Explore the Family Name Breisch
The meaning of Breisch
German: possibly a variant of Breusch, itself a variant of Preusch ‘Prussian’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breisch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Breisch has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Breisch ranked 35,666 in popularity, with an estimated 596 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, it had fallen to rank 37,993, showing a decline of 6.52%. The total count of individuals with the Breisch surname also decreased by 2.01% over the decade, from 596 to 584. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k of population dropped by 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #37,993 | -6.52% |
| Count | 596 | 584 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breisch
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Breisch, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 97.82% of individuals with the Breisch surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.29% in 2010. No significant changes were observed in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time period. The data for these categories remained static at 0% for both years, either indicating no individuals within these ethnic groups carried the Breisch surname or the information was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 98.29% | 0.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |