Explore the Family Name Breier
The meaning of Breier
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Breuer or Bräuer (see Brauer). Compare Breyer. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Zvi, Rina, Beril, Moshe, Uri, Uzi.
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How common is the last name Breier in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Breier has slightly dipped over the decade. In 2000, the name ranked as the 24,993rd most popular surname in the United States, whereas in 2010 it slid down to 25,445th spot, marking a decrease of 1.81%. Despite the lower rank, the count of individuals with the Breier surname increased by 4.18%, from 933 in 2000 to 972 in 2010. This reflects a proportional decrease per 100,000 people from 0.35 to 0.33 in the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #25,445 | -1.81% |
| Count | 933 | 972 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breier
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Breier surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group identifies as White, although this proportion decreased slightly from 98.18% in 2000 to 96.40% in 2010. A small but notable increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.54% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010, a change of 261.11%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.86% to 1.03%, indicating a growth of 19.77%. There were no individuals with the Breier surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.4% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.95% | 261.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.03% | 19.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |