Explore the Family Name Brentlinger
The meaning of Brentlinger
Variant of Brendlinger, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brentlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brentlinger has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,904 in terms of popularity and rose to 29,768 by 2010, representing a 0.45% increase. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname grew from 741 to 790 within the same period, indicating a 6.61% growth rate. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,904 | #29,768 | 0.45% |
| Count | 741 | 790 | 6.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brentlinger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Brentlinger surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group, from 97.3% in 2000 to 96.33% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals identifying with this surname saw a significant increase, growing from 0.81% in 2000 to 1.9% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also emerged within this timeframe, accounting for 0.63% of Brentlingers in 2010, whereas this group was not represented in the 2000 data. The remaining ethnic groups, namely Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races, did not see any change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.33% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.9% | 134.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |