Explore the Family Name Brecke
The meaning of Brecke
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Brekke. 2. German: variant of Breck. 3. German: occupational name from Middle Low German breke ‘breaker, crusher’, perhaps denoting a flax worker. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brecke has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 83,004 which improved to 82,317 by 2010, indicating a growth of 0.83%. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 211 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, a rise of 8.53%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.08 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #82,317 | 0.83% |
| Count | 211 | 229 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brecke
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the Brecke surname identify as White, with the percentage having risen slightly from 91.47% in 2000 to 94.76% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons. Lastly, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, dropping from 4.74% in 2000 to 3.06% in 2010, a decrease of 35.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 94.76% | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.74% | 3.06% | -35.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |