Explore the Family Name Breitling
The meaning of Breitling
German: 1. from the name of a fish, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble a fish in some way. 2. habitational name for someone who lived at the widening of the Warnow river near Rostock which is so named, from breit ‘broad’ + the suffix -ling denoting a special quality.
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How common is the last name Breitling in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Breitling" saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,366th in terms of usage, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 52,736th position, marking a change of -6.83. The count also decreased during this decade from 400 to 393, representing a -1.75 change. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.15 to 0.13, indicating a drop of -13.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #52,736 | -6.83% |
| Count | 400 | 393 | -1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breitling
The ethnic identity associated with the Breitling surname also shifted somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (93.75%). However, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 90.84%. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.00% to 6.87%, showing a significant 71.75% change. Meanwhile, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion of individuals with the surname Breitling who identified with two or more races went down from 1.75% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 90.84% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6.87% | 71.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |