Explore the Family Name Breslauer
The meaning of Breslauer
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Breslau (see Breslau). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Izak.
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How common is the last name Breslauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Breslauer has seen a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 96,918 to 84,136, which amounts to a 13.19% increase in its prevalence among the population. Similarly, the count or the number of individuals with this surname increased by 28.16% from 174 in 2000 to 223 in 2010. There was also a proportionate 33.33% increase in the incidence of this surname per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #84,136 | 13.19% |
| Count | 174 | 223 | 28.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breslauer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Breslauer identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 98.28% to 97.76% over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this group emerged from 0 to 2.24%. However, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 97.76% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| 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% |