Explore the Family Name Breinholt
The meaning of Breinholt
German: from a rare ancient Germanic personal name Brin(no), probably composed of elements related to Middle High German brünne ‘armor’ + walt ‘rule’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breinholt in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Breinholt has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,849th most common surname and by 2010, it had jumped to 45,569th place, a leap of 18.41%. The absolute count of people bearing the surname also grew from 343 to 469, an increase of 36.73%, while its proportion per 100,000 people rose from 0.13 to 0.16, marking a growth of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #45,569 | 18.41% |
| Count | 343 | 469 | 36.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breinholt
On the front of ethnicity of the Breinholts, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, those with the Breinholt surname identified as White with 96.21% in 2000 and 95.52% in 2010, showing a small decrease of 0.72%. Hispanic representation saw a drop from 2.62% to 1.92%. However, the years also marked the appearance of more diversity with the introduction of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, making up 1.07% and 1.49% respectively in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.52% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 1.92% | -26.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |