Explore the Family Name Breighner
The meaning of Breighner
Americanized form of German Brüchner (see Bruechner) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breighner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Breighner" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 45,482 in 2000, it dropped to 47,878 in 2010, showing a change of -5.27%. The total count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, only decreasing by 0.23% from 443 to 442 persons. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also showed a decrease of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #47,878 | -5.27% |
| Count | 443 | 442 | -0.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breighner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the "Breighner" surname identify as White, although there was a modest decrease in this group from 96.84% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.13% to 2.26%, while the percentage of those reporting two or more ethnicities increased by 17.04%. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 95.25% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.26% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.58% | 17.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |