Explore the Family Name Brenning
The meaning of Brenning
German: patronymic from Brand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brenning saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 49,249th most popular surname in the United States, rising slightly to 48,717th by 2010. The number of individuals sharing the Brenning name also grew during this period, from 401 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, marking an approximately 8% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the popularity remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #48,717 | 1.08% |
| Count | 401 | 433 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brenning
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brenning, also according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that it is predominantly associated with white individuals. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with the Brenning surname identified as white. Interestingly, there was a slight uptick in Hispanic representation within this group from 2000 to 2010, moving from 0% to 1.15%. During this same period, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.25% to zero. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 97.69% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |