Explore the Family Name Breth
The meaning of Breth
German: short form of Brethauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Breth has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Breth was ranked as the 41,859th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 51,281st spot, showing a significant change of -22.51%. The count of individuals carrying the Breth surname also reduced by nearly 17%, from 489 in 2000 to 406 in 2010. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.18 to 0.14 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #51,281 | -22.51% |
| Count | 489 | 406 | -16.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breth
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Breth has also slightly shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A vast majority of the individuals with this surname identified as white in both years, although the percentage dipped slightly from 97.55% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010. On the other hand, the representation of Breth in the Asian/Pacific Islander community disappeared completely, going from 1.02% to 0. The number of individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races emerged in 2010 at 1.48%, while the Black population with the surname disappeared entirely, having been 1.23% in 2000. There were no changes observed among Hispanics or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 96.06% | -1.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |