Explore the Family Name Bredeweg
The meaning of Bredeweg
Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a broad road, from breed ‘broad, wide’ + weg ‘way, road’. In the Netherlands it is concentrated in the Veluwe region, Gelderland province.
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How common is the last name Bredeweg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bredeweg has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172nd most popular and climbed to 68,122nd place by 2010, which represents a marginal growth of 0.07%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by approximately 7.04% during this period, from 270 to 289. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #68,122 | 0.07% |
| Count | 270 | 289 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bredeweg
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Bredeweg identify as White. This demographic represented 97.41% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 96.54% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. However, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity within this surname group, registering at 1.73% in 2010 from a previous zero. There were no individuals who identified as having two or more ethnic identities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.54% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |