Explore the Family Name Breitenfeldt
The meaning of Breitenfeldt
German: habitational name from any of several places so named meaning ‘broad, open pasture’. Some characteristic forenames: German Irmgard, Lorenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breitenfeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Breitenfeldt has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610th in commonality and dropped to a rank of 76,029 in 2010, marking a -6.17% change. The actual count of people with this surname also decreased marginally by -0.39%, from 254 in 2000 to 253 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.09 demonstrating that despite a small decrease in numbers, the prevalence of the surname across the population remained stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #76,029 | -6.17% |
| Count | 254 | 253 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breitenfeldt
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Breitenfeldt, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 98.43% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.65% in 2010. During the same period, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. There were no significant changes for other ethnicities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 95.65% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |