Explore the Family Name Brenson
The meaning of Brenson
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Briençun in Normandy. The surname may also have contributed to Bramson and Branson.
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How common is the last name Brenson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brenson has seen a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Brenson ranked as the 55,609th most common surname, while in 2010 it fell to the 59,603rd position, marking a 7.18% drop in rank. The count of individuals with the surname Brenson also dropped slightly from 345 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, a decrease of 1.74%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Brenson per 100,000 declined by 15.38% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #59,603 | -7.18% |
| Count | 345 | 339 | -1.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brenson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brenson has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as Brenson continued to be Black, although their representation fell from 69.28% in 2000 to 63.72% in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a slight decline from 29.28% in 2000 to 28.91% in 2010. Notably, the Hispanic representation increased to 4.72% in 2010, where there was no representation in 2000. Similarly, those reporting two or more races appeared in 2010 with 2.36%, where none were reported in 2000. There was no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.28% | 63.72% | -8.03% |
| White | 29.28% | 28.91% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |