Explore the Family Name Brede
The meaning of Brede
1. North German: habitational name from a place so named in North Rhine-Westphalia. 2. North German: topographic name for a farmer owning or living near an especially broad field or a broad plain, from Middle Low German brede, breide ‘width’. 3. English (London): variant of Breed. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Erwin, Frieda, Hans, Klaus, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Brede in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Brede' experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,582 in terms of popularity and had 720 individuals identified with it, representing a proportion of 0.27 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 37,442, indicating a decrease in popularity by 22.43%. The count of individuals with the Brede surname also fell to 595, a reduction of 17.36%, and the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 25.93% to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #37,442 | -22.43% |
| Count | 720 | 595 | -17.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brede
In regard to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts within populations carrying the Brede surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly from 82.92% to 80.67%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a decline, from 6.81% to 5.71%. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased from 6.94% to 8.74% during the same period. The Hispanic segment showed a rise as well, moving from 2.78% to 3.36%. No changes were recorded for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities, which remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.92% | 80.67% | -2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 6.94% | 8.74% | 25.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.81% | 5.71% | -16.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.36% | 20.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |