Explore the Family Name Brehmer
The meaning of Brehmer
German: 1. topographic name, a variant of Brehm 2, or a habitational name from Brehm in Saxony-Anhalt or Brehme in Thuringia. 2. variant of Bremer.
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How common is the last name Brehmer in the United States?
The surname Brehmer, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen slight shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its ranking fell slightly from 16,838th to 17,202nd, a decrease of 2.16%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Brehmer surname increased by 5.51%, up from 1,560 in 2000 to 1,646 in 2010. This led to a slight drop in proportion per 100,000 people, from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,838 | #17,202 | -2.16% |
| Count | 1,560 | 1,646 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.56 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brehmer
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Brehmer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Brehmers identified as White, although this proportion decreased marginally from 96.92% to 96.23%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease, falling by 26.95%. However, there were increases in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (rising to 0.67%) and Black (rising to 0.43%). Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 150.98%. The number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 37.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.23% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.28% | 150.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.03% | -26.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.36% | -37.93% |