Explore the Family Name Breitinger
The meaning of Breitinger
German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Breitingen, in Sachsen and Baden-Württemberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Breitinger in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Breitinger saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,618 in popularity, with a count of 209. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 82,317, with a count of 229, representing a 9.57% increase in occurrences. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #82,317 | 1.56% |
| Count | 209 | 229 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breitinger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Breitinger, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, 94.74% of those with the Breitinger surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 96.07% by 2010. The data also showed a small percentage (2.87%) identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Breitinger surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 96.07% | 1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |