Explore the Family Name Brenneke
The meaning of Brenneke
North German: variant of Brennecke. Some characteristic forenames: German Heida.
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How common is the last name Brenneke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brenneke has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,855th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 66,754th, representing a 7.92% decrease. The number of individuals with the Brenneke surname also declined from 303 in 2000 to 296 in 2010, marking a 2.31% drop. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also diminished by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,754 | -7.92% |
| Count | 303 | 296 | -2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brenneke
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Brenneke identified as White, accounting for 99.67% in 2000 and slightly declining to 98.31% in 2010. This signifies a minor shift of -1.36%. Other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either remained constant at 0% or were suppressed for privacy during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.67% | 98.31% | -1.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |