Explore the Family Name Breger
The meaning of Breger
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Berger 1 or Praeger. 2. German: nickname for someone with a loud, strident voice, from a noun derivative of bregen ‘to roar’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). 3. German: from a German thieves’ jargon term meaning ‘beggar’. 4. French (Bréger): metathesized form of Berger 2. 5. In some cases probably also a Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Bregar.
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How common is the last name Breger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Breger' has fluctuated over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 52,077th most common in the United States, with 375 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its ranking had slipped to 60,960, a change of -17.06%, and the count of people with this surname had decreased to 330, representing a -12% change. The proportion of people named 'Breger' per 100,000 also saw a decline, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of -21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #60,960 | -17.06% |
| Count | 375 | 330 | -12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breger
When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the 'Breger' surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly found among people who identify as White. In 2000, 97.6% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a percentage that dropped slightly to 96.67% in 2010. The surname made a minor appearance in the category of Two or More Races, accounting for 2.13% in 2000 and dropping by -28.64% to 1.52% in 2010. It did not appear among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.67% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.52% | -28.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |