Explore the Family Name Breslau
The meaning of Breslau
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Breslau, German name of the Polish city of Wrocław, which for a long time was part of Germany.
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How common is the last name Breslau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Breslau has seen a slight rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Breslau ranked as the 95,091st most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 89,069th place, representing a growth rate of 6.33%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Breslau surname increased from 178 in 2000 to 208 in 2010, an increase of 16.85%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,091 | #89,069 | 6.33% |
| Count | 178 | 208 | 16.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breslau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Breslau also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.51% in 2000 to 92.31% in 2010. Over the same timeframe, the percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic increased from 3.37% to 4.33%, a growth rate of 28.49%. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Breslau surname were recorded as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 92.31% | -3.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 4.33% | 28.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |