Explore the Family Name Bret
The meaning of Bret
French: ethnic name for a Breton, from Old French bret, nominative of breton ‘Breton’ (see Breton). See also English Brett.
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How common is the last name Bret in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bret has seen minor fluctuations in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname Bret was ranked 127,186, with a count of 124 occurrences for every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 129,047 and the occurrence increased to 132, indicating a 6.45% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, suggesting that while the absolute number of individuals with the surname Bret increased, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #129,047 | -1.46% |
| Count | 124 | 132 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bret
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bret. In 2000, approximately 94.35% of those bearing the surname identified as White. This percentage decreased to 91.67% by 2010. The census data from 2010 also showed an emergence of the surname among the Black community, with 3.79% identifying as such. There were no reported changes in the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islanders, those with two or more races, Hispanics, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname Bret between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 91.67% | -2.84% |
| Black | 0% | 3.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |