Explore the Family Name Bredesen
The meaning of Bredesen
Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Brede, from Danish brejde ‘battle-axe’.
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How common is the last name Bredesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bredesen has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,083rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 61,123rd place, marking a decrease of 1.73%. However, the number of individuals with this surname did increase during this period from 314 to 329, pointing to a 4.78% rise. Despite this growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 population fell by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #61,123 | -1.73% |
| Count | 314 | 329 | 4.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bredesen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Bredesen surname was primarily associated with individuals of White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease of 1.03% over the decade. The percentage of Bredesens identifying as part of two or more races also saw a minor decrease of 4.71%. Meanwhile, there was an increase of 11.52% in the proportion of Bredesens identifying as Hispanic. No Bredesens reported Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 93.92% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.13% | 11.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.82% | -4.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |