Explore the Family Name Breitman
The meaning of Breitman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a stout or fat person, from German breit ‘broad’ + Mann ‘man’, or Yiddish breyt + man. 2. Americanized form of German Breitmann: variant of Breit. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Jakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breitman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Breitman has seen a slight decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked 68,782nd in terms of popularity and dropped to 80,131st place by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 16.5%. The count also dipped from 267 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, marking an 11.24% reduction. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Breitman per 100,000 people fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #80,131 | -16.5% |
| Count | 267 | 237 | -11.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breitman
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Breitman surname, the majority of people with this name identified as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.88% of Breitmans identified as White, with a slight drop to 95.36% in 2010. The percentage of those claiming Hispanic ethnicity rose from 3% in 2000 to 3.8% in 2010, constituting a 26.67% increase. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Breitman identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.36% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 3.8% | 26.67% |
| 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% |