Explore the Family Name Brennecke
The meaning of Brennecke
North German: variant of Brendecke, from a Low German pet form of the personal name Brand. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Fritz, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Brennecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brennecke experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,609th most popular surname in the U.S., while in 2010, it dropped to the 33,280th position, representing a change of -2.06%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 664 in 2000 to 687 in 2010, an increase of 3.46%. The proportion per 100k population also declined by 8.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,609 | #33,280 | -2.06% |
| Count | 664 | 687 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brennecke
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Brennecke surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.93% in 2000 to 96.07% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.05% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Reflecting the increasing ethnic diversity in America, those identifying with two or more races saw a moderate rise from 1.66% to 1.75%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within this surname group also increased by 10.48%, even though the overall figure remains relatively low at 1.16%. There were no individuals identifying as Black in either census. Although the data for 2000 showed no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, the 2010 data shows a small representation of 0.73%, indicating some diversity within the surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 96.07% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.75% | 5.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.16% | 10.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |