Explore the Family Name Brechin
The meaning of Brechin
Scottish: habitational name from the cathedral city of Brechin (Angus).
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How common is the last name Brechin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brechin has seen a slight increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 128,797 but moved up slightly to 128,249 in 2010, showing a change of 0.43. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also grew from 122 in 2000 to 133 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 9.02. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.05 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #128,249 | 0.43% |
| Count | 122 | 133 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brechin
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that individuals with the surname Brechin predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 98.36% identified as White, and although there was a minor decrease by 2010, a significant majority (96.99%) still identified as such. There was no recorded change in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 96.99% | -1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |