Explore the Family Name Bremmer
The meaning of Bremmer
1. German: nickname for an obnoxious or grumpy person, from an agent derivative of Middle High German bremen ‘to buzz or grumble’. 2. German: variant of Bremer. 3. Scottish: variant of Bremner.
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How common is the last name Bremmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bremmer has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bremmer was ranked at 30,264th in terms of surname popularity in the United States but fell to 33,894th by 2010 - a decrease of approximately 11.99%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 730 in 2000 to 671 in 2010, a reduction of 8.08%. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the surname Bremmer also decreased by 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,264 | #33,894 | -11.99% |
| Count | 730 | 671 | -8.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bremmer
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Bremmer according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows notable changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white made up the majority, though their proportion slightly decreased from 90% in 2000 to 87.78% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a slight increase in the proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, from 2.19% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010, and Black, from 7.12% in 2000 to 8.49% in 2010. Data for those identifying as two or more races was not available.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 87.78% | -2.47% |
| Black | 7.12% | 8.49% | 19.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 2.68% | 22.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |