Explore the Family Name Bredow
The meaning of Bredow
German: habitational name from either of two places called Bredow, one on the Havel river, the other near Stettin. Some characteristic forenames: German Udo.
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How common is the last name Bredow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bredow has seen a slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bredow was ranked 67,113th most common surname in the United States, climbing to 66,553rd in 2010, reflecting a modest change of 0.83%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 275 to 297 during the same period, marking an 8% rise. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.1 throughout these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #66,553 | 0.83% |
| Count | 275 | 297 | 8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bredow
The Decennial U.S. Census data concerning the ethnicity associated with the surname Bredow reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnic identity. In 2000, almost 95% of those carrying the Bredow name identified as White. This percentage saw a slight increase by 2010, reaching nearly 96%. There were some instances of this surname among the Hispanic community in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 95.96% | 1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |