Explore the Family Name Breda
The meaning of Breda
1. Italian: topographic name from medieval Latin braida ‘grassy meadow, flat grassland adjoining a settlement’, or a habitational name from any of the places called with this word, such as the districts (now suburbs) of Genoa, Milan, Mantua, and Brescia called Breda or Brera. 2. Dutch: habitational name from the city of this name in North Brabant. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Dino, Domenic, Donato, Egidio, Geno, Massimo, Quintino, Sante, Ugo.
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How common is the last name Breda in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Breda has slightly dipped in rank from 29,069 in 2000 to 29,422 in 2010, a change of -1.21%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 4.56% from 768 in 2000 to 803 in 2010, despite a proportional decline per 100k from 0.28 to 0.27, indicating a -3.57% change. This decline in proportion suggests that although the number of people with the surname Breda increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #29,422 | -1.21% |
| Count | 768 | 803 | 4.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts over the decade. The proportion of individuals identifying as White with the surname Breda decreased slightly from 84.77% in 2000 to 83.06% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic demographic, which more than doubled from 2.08% in 2000 to 4.23% in 2010. The Black demographic saw a minor increase, rising from 11.07% to 11.58% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 1.69% to 0.87%, a change of -48.52%. No changes were observed within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.77% | 83.06% | -2.02% |
| Black | 11.07% | 11.58% | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 4.23% | 103.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 0.87% | -48.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |