Explore the Family Name Breckner
The meaning of Breckner
German: possibly a topographic name for someone who settled on land that was fallow or still uncultivated, from Low German Breck (High German Brache). Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Ernst, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Breckner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breckner saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 58,692 in 2000 to 74,141 in 2010, marking a decrease of 26.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 19.2%, from 323 in 2000 to 261 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 25.0%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #74,141 | -26.32% |
| Count | 323 | 261 | -19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breckner
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Breckner surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity, increasing marginally from 96.59% in 2000 to 97.32% in 2010. The representation of the Hispanic ethnicity decreased over the same period, going from 2.48% to 1.92%, a reduction of 22.58%. There was no recorded change for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 97.32% | 0.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 1.92% | -22.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |