Explore the Family Name Brees
The meaning of Brees
1. Flemish: from a vernacular form of the personal name Brictius (see Brice). 2. English: variant of Breese.
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How common is the last name Brees in the United States?
The surname Brees, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,049 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 28,333, marking a change of -4.75. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable with 842 in 2000 and a slight increase to 843 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of -6.45, going from 0.31 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,049 | #28,333 | -4.75% |
| Count | 842 | 843 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brees
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents interesting shifts over the decade. Among those bearing the Brees surname, there was a minor decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a -9.16 change from 1.31 in 2000 to 1.19 in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races remained stable at 1.66. The largest ethnic group, those identifying as White, saw a modest increase from 92.52 in 2000 to 93.00 in 2010. Hispanic representation within the Brees surname also increased, rising from 2.97 in 2000 to 3.32 in 2010, an 11.78 change. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.52% | 93% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.32% | 11.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.19% | -9.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |