Explore the Family Name Breslow
The meaning of Breslow
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Breslau. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breslow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breslow has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it ranked at 32,094, but by 2010, its rank dropped to 34,495, reflecting a 7.48% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the name also fell from 678 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, representing a 3.24% drop. The proportion of Breslows per 100,000 people also decreased by 12%, moving from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,094 | #34,495 | -7.48% |
| Count | 678 | 656 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breslow
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Breslow has seen some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with the Breslow surname identified as white (95.87% in 2000 and 92.68% in 2010), there have been increases in other ethnic groups. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw an increase from 1.03% to 1.52%. The percentage of Breslows identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 0.74% to 2.13%. There was also an increase in the Hispanic group, rising from 2.06% to 3.20%. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 92.68% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.2% | 55.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 2.13% | 187.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 1.52% | 47.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |