Explore the Family Name Breckel
The meaning of Breckel
South German: nickname from Middle High German bracke ‘hunting dog, tracker dog’. See also Brack. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb.
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How common is the last name Breckel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Breckel has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 65,862 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 69,392, showing a -5.36% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname saw a minor increase from 281 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.1 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #69,392 | -5.36% |
| Count | 281 | 283 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breckel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Breckel as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it is overwhelmingly identified as White. In 2000, 98.58% of the bearers of the surname were White, and this percentage saw an insignificant increase to 98.59% by 2010. There was no recorded change in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. The data for some categories was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 98.59% | 0.01% |
| 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% |