Explore the Family Name Breden
The meaning of Breden
1. North German and Danish: habitational name from any of various places so named. 2. Swedish (Bredén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 3. English (Surrey and Sussex): perhaps a variant of Braden. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Thor, Lief, Sven.
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How common is the last name Breden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breden saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Breden was ranked 40,465 in popularity with a count of 509 people carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,094, marking a decrease of 4.03%, even though the actual count of people with the surname rose marginally by 1.38% to 516. The proportion per 100k also fell by 10.53%, indicating that the surname's popularity did not keep up with population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #42,094 | -4.03% |
| Count | 509 | 516 | 1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breden
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Breden identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.27% in 2000 to 94.77% in 2010. There is a minor representation of Hispanic ethnicity among those with this surname, with a small decrease from 2.16% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races increased by 12.32%. It’s important to note that there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those with the Breden surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.77% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 2.13% | -1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.55% | 12.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |