Explore the Family Name Brentnall
The meaning of Brentnall
English (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire): probably a habitational name from a lost place called Brendknol ‘burnt hillock’ in Macclesfield hundred (Cheshire). Compare Brintnall.
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How common is the last name Brentnall in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brentnall has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname held the rank of 125,639 in terms of prevalence in America; however, by 2010 it had fallen to 138,304, denoting a drop of approximately 10.08%. Concurrently, the count or total number of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 126 in 2000 to 121 in 2010, marking a reduction of about 3.97%. The proportion of people named Brentnall per 100,000 residents decreased by 20% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #138,304 | -10.08% |
| Count | 126 | 121 | -3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brentnall
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brentnall, the Decennial U.S. Census data report predominantly white representation. In 2000, approximately 98.41% of individuals with this surname identified as white, and this number increased marginally to about 99.17% by 2010. There was no record of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Also of note is that there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 99.17% | 0.77% |
| 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% |