Explore the Family Name Bredehoeft
The meaning of Bredehoeft
North German (Bredehöft): see Bredehoft. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bredehoeft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bredehoeft saw a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th most common surname, while by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 71,886th place, marking a decrease of 7.49%. The total count of people with this surname also experienced a small drop of 1.81% during this decade, falling from 276 to 271. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #71,886 | -7.49% |
| Count | 276 | 271 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bredehoeft
The ethnicity associated with the surname Bredehoeft underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 97.46% in 2000 to 96.68% in 2010, a change of -0.80%. In 2000, 1.81% of those with the surname identified as having two or more races, but this category showed no representation in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Bredehoeft who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.68% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |