Explore the Family Name Brethauer
The meaning of Brethauer
German: variant of Bretthauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brethauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brethauer has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 41,924 with 488 counts, this translates to a proportion of 0.18 per 100k people carrying the surname. However, by 2010, the rank had improved to 38,801 with 569 counts, equivalent to 0.19 per 100k people. This represents a 7.45% increase in rank and a 16.6% rise in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #38,801 | 7.45% |
| Count | 488 | 569 | 16.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brethauer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Brethauer surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, almost all (98.36%) individuals with this last name identified as White, while there were no recorded instances of it being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. By 2010, however, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly to 95.96%, while Hispanic ethnicity emerged at 2.11%. Moreover, the surname was found among those identifying with two or more races, although this data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.36% | 95.96% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |