Explore the Family Name Bremen
The meaning of Bremen
German: habitational name from the city of Bremen in northwestern Germany, or from any of several other places so named (see Bremer). This surname is also found in England (London).
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How common is the last name Bremen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bremen saw a slight dip from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 124,109 and this dropped by 4.61% to 129,825 in 2010. Alongside this, the count of persons with the Bremen surname marginally increased by 2.34%, moving from 128 in 2000 to 131 in 2010. However, when translated to proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 20%, falling from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #129,825 | -4.61% |
| Count | 128 | 131 | 2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bremen
In terms of ethnic identity, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts for those bearing the Bremen surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased by 5.46%, going from 96.09% to 90.84%. On the other hand, there was a sizable increase in those who identified as Hispanic, jumping by 95.14% from 3.91% to 7.63%. There were no changes for Bremen individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 90.84% | -5.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 7.63% | 95.14% |
| 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% |