Explore the Family Name Brege
The meaning of Brege
German: nickname for someone with a loud, strident voice, from a noun derivative of bregen ‘to roar’.
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How common is the last name Brege in the United States?
The surname Brege, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,149th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it rose slightly to the 44,193rd position. This represents a change of 2.12%. Moreover, the count of people bearing the surname rose from 447 to 487 in the same period, a growth of 8.95%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population, however, remained stable at 0.17 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #44,193 | 2.12% |
| Count | 447 | 487 | 8.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brege
In terms of ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Brege identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 98.66% in 2000 to 93.84% in 2010. The surname also saw a small emergence in the Hispanic community, rising from 0% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010. Additionally, some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, making up 1.23% of the Brege population. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 93.84% | -4.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |