Explore the Family Name Breiter
The meaning of Breiter
South German: from Breite, a noun derivative of Middle High German breit ‘broad’, denoting a broad flat, fertile area of farmland, hence a topographic or status name for someone who lived on and farmed such land. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Breiter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breiter has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in popularity and dropped to 57,101 by 2010, showing a decline of 8.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 371 to 357 over the same period, marking a decrease of 3.77%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname Breiter per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #57,101 | -8.76% |
| Count | 371 | 357 | -3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breiter
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Breiter surname is overwhelmingly associated with the White ethnicity; in 2000, 96.77% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.4% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 3.64% in 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Breiter identifying with two or more races went down from 1.35% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 94.4% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |