Explore the Family Name Brenes
The meaning of Brenes
Spanish: habitational name from Brenes, in Seville province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Jose, Juan, Francisco, Jorge, Manuel, Ana, Mario, Ricardo, Roberto, Adolfo, Alejandro.
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How common is the last name Brenes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brenes has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 16,783 in popularity among all surnames but jumped to 13,855 in 2010, indicating a significant increase of 17.45 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,566 in 2000 to 2,181 in 2010, marking a 39.27 percent growth. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Brenes per 100,000 people increased by 27.59 percent from 0.58 to 0.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,783 | #13,855 | 17.45% |
| Count | 1,566 | 2,181 | 39.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.74 | 27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brenes
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most of the individuals with the surname Brenes identify as Hispanic. This group represented 87.55 percent in 2000 and increased slightly to 89.23 percent in 2010. Those identifying as White made up 11.17 percent in 2000 but experienced a decrease of 12.53 percent, bringing them to 9.77 percent in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or their data was suppressed for privacy. Lastly, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 5.26 percent from 0.57 to 0.60.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.55% | 89.23% | 1.92% |
| White | 11.17% | 9.77% | -12.53% |
| Black | 0.57% | 0.6% | 5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |