Explore the Family Name Breitbach
The meaning of Breitbach
German: habitational name from a place in Bavaria named Breitbach, from Middle High German breit ‘broad’ + bach ‘stream’. Compare Breitenbach.
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How common is the last name Breitbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Breitbach has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, its rank was at 25,945 and increased to 26,025 by 2010, indicating a marginal drop of 0.31 percent in its relative prevalence. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 889 in 2000 to 942 in 2010, an increase of 5.96 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 3.03 percent decrease from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #26,025 | -0.31% |
| Count | 889 | 942 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breitbach
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Breitbach has shown some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The overwhelming majority identifying as White decreased slightly from 98.20 percent to 97.45 percent. Similarly, those identified as belonging to two or more races dropped by 6.33 percent from 0.79 to 0.74. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanics with the surname Breitbach saw a significant increase of 146.43 percent from 0.56 to 1.38. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.45% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 1.38% | 146.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.74% | -6.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |