Explore the Family Name Bredehoft
The meaning of Bredehoft
North German (Bredehöft): from Middle Low German brēd ‘broad’ + hovet ‘head’, a nickname for someone with a broad head, a Low German equivalent of High German Breithaupt. Compare Bredehoeft.
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How common is the last name Bredehoft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bredehoft has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th and slightly dipped to a rank of 64,200 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.6%. The number of people bearing this surname, however, saw a minor increase from 306 to 310 over the same period, representing a modest growth rate of 1.31%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #64,200 | -4.6% |
| Count | 306 | 310 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bredehoft
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the last name Bredehoft primarily identify as White, with percentages rising marginally from 95.10% in 2000 to 96.13% in 2010. Other represented ethnicities include Hispanic, which accounted for 2.61% in 2000 but had no representation in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races were also recorded in 2010, making up 1.61% of all Bredehofts. There were no individuals under this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during the observed years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 96.13% | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |