Explore the Family Name Brenn
The meaning of Brenn
1. German: from Middle High German brennen ‘to burn something’, an occupational name either for someone who cleared forest land by burning, or for a distiller of spirits. Compare Brenner. 2. Norwegian: variant of Brenden. Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhart, Eldor, Hans.
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How common is the last name Brenn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brenn has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 47,838 and by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 56,310 - a decline of approximately 17.71%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this time frame. In 2000, there were 416 individuals with the Brenn surname, while in 2010 the count dipped to 363, marking a drop of about 12.74%. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people falling from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #56,310 | -17.71% |
| Count | 416 | 363 | -12.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brenn
The ethnic identity associated with the Brenn surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. People identifying as White held the majority, although their representation did shrink slightly from 95.91% in 2000 to 94.21% in 2010, a change of -1.77%. The Hispanic population with this surname saw a significant increase during this decade, going from a 2.16% representation in 2000 to a 3.03% representation in 2010, a relative increase of 40.28%. There was no recorded representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group for either year. However, those identifying with two or more races made a small appearance in 2010, at 1.38%, which was not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.21% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.03% | 40.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |