Explore the Family Name Breitner
The meaning of Breitner
German: variant of Breiter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breitner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Breitner" has slightly declined in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636th and this decreased by approximately 5.5% to a rank of 73,464th in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable during this period, increasing only slightly from 263 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, signifying a minimal change of about 0.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #73,464 | -5.5% |
| Count | 263 | 264 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breitner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Breitner", the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people carrying this surname identify as White. This proportion increased by a small margin from 96.96% in 2000 to 97.73% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight decrease, moving from 1.90% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. No change was noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these categories registered no representation in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 97.73% | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.89% | -0.53% |
| 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% |