Explore the Family Name Bretherton
The meaning of Bretherton
English: habitational name from Bretherton in Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Bretherton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's evident that the surname Bretherton has experienced a notable decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 121,058 in terms of popularity but it saw a significant drop by 22.54% to rank 148,347 in 2010. Meanwhile, the count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 132 to 111, marking a decline of 15.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 20%, from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,058 | #148,347 | -22.54% |
| Count | 132 | 111 | -15.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bretherton
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bretherton, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease of 4.31% in this group over the decade, from 96.97% in 2000 to 92.79% in 2010. Notably, no changes were reported in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data for these groups remained at 0.00 throughout the decade, except for the Black category which showed a small increase to 0.00 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 92.79% | -4.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |