Explore the Family Name Brenden
The meaning of Brenden
Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farms in southeastern Norway named Brenden, from brenna ‘land cleared for cultivation by burning’ + the definite singular article -en.
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How common is the last name Brenden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brenden experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,642nd in terms of commonality among surnames. However, by 2010 it had slipped to a ranking of 31,629, representing a drop of almost 19%. The total count of people with the Brenden surname also fell during this decade, from 860 people in 2000 to 731 in 2010. This equates to a 15% decline, or a reduction of 0.07 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #31,629 | -18.72% |
| Count | 860 | 731 | -15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brenden
Regarding Brenden's ethnic identity, there were a few noteworthy trends between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census. No individuals bearing the Brenden surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 95.93% to 92.89%. However, there were significant increases within other ethnic groups. Those identifying as two or more races rose from 1.40% to 2.33%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.51% to 2.46%. Moreover, those identifying as black nearly doubled, rising from 0.58% to 1.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 92.89% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.46% | 62.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.33% | 66.43% |
| Black | 0.58% | 1.09% | 87.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |