Explore the Family Name Brem
The meaning of Brem
German: variant of Brehm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brem has shown a slight decline over time. In 2000, Brem was ranked 33,528th in terms of popularity and saw a decrease in rank to 35,721st by 2010 - a change of -6.54%. The actual number of people carrying the Brem surname also decreased slightly from 642 in 2000 to 629 in 2010, indicating a drop of -2.02%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Brem per 100,000 dropped by -12.5% from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,528 | #35,721 | -6.54% |
| Count | 642 | 629 | -2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brem
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Brem identify as White. In 2000, 96.73% identified as White, declining slightly to 94.59% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010, a growth of 83.33%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 1.71% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010, marking an increase of 48.54%. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.59% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.54% | 48.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.43% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |