Explore the Family Name Brentano
The meaning of Brentano
German (of Italian origin): habitational name for someone from Brenta in Lombardy. This surname is no longer found in Italy, where the cognate surname Brenta is established.
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How common is the last name Brentano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brentano has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brentano was ranked as the 102,691st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 99,378th spot, reflecting a change of 3.23 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period from 162 to 182, an increase of 12.35 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k remained consistently at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #99,378 | 3.23% |
| Count | 162 | 182 | 12.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brentano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Brentano are identified as White, with the proportion rising slightly from 94.44 percent in 2000 to 95.05 percent in 2010. There was a noticeable shift in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which dropped from 3.09 percent in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. Additionally, there appeared to be a new representation of individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races in 2010, making up 2.75 percent of the Brentanos. No Brentanos were recorded as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 95.05% | 0.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.09% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |