Explore the Family Name Bredeson
The meaning of Bredeson
Americanized form of Norwegian Bredesen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bredeson in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bredeson witnessed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bredeson ranked 24,873rd in frequency among all surnames but dropped to 26,949th by 2010, indicating an 8.35% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 939 in 2000 to 900 in 2010, showing a decrease of 4.15%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bredeson per 100,000 population declined by 11.43% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,873 | #26,949 | -8.35% |
| Count | 939 | 900 | -4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bredeson
When considering the ethnicity of those bearing the Bredeson surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although there were shifts in ethnic identity observed over the decade. For instance, individuals identifying as White decreased from 94.36% in 2000 to 92.89% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic (from 3.30% to 4.44%) and those reporting two or more races (from 1.28% to 1.56%). There was also a minor increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, rising from 0.53% to 0.67%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.36% | 92.89% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 4.44% | 34.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 1.56% | 21.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.67% | 26.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |