Explore the Family Name Brekhus
The meaning of Brekhus
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named in Voss, from brek ‘slope, steep ascent’ (see Brekke) + hus ‘house, farm’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan.
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How common is the last name Brekhus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brekhus has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,676th most popular surname, while in 2010, it climbed up to the 77,012th place, marking an upward change of 3.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 222 to 249 during this period, indicating an increase of 12.16%. However, the proportion per 100,000 did not witness any change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #77,012 | 3.34% |
| Count | 222 | 249 | 12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brekhus
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Brekhus identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.20% in 2000 to 97.19% in 2010. The category of 'Two or more races' saw an emergence in 2010, with 2.41% identifying under this classification, which had not been represented in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or data was suppressed for privacy during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.19% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |