Explore the Family Name Breininger
The meaning of Breininger
German: variant of Breuninger. Compare Brininger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breininger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breininger saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,178th most common surname, dropping to the 53,538th position in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.7%. The number of people bearing this name also reduced from 392 in 2000 to 386 in 2010, resulting in a 1.53% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #53,538 | -6.7% |
| Count | 392 | 386 | -1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breininger
From an ethnic identity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the Breininger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with little change (96.94% to 96.89%). Individuals identifying as two or more races were reported in 2000 but not in 2010. Notably, there was a new addition in 2010, with 1.55% identifying as Black. No Breiningers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.89% | -0.05% |
| Black | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |