Explore the Family Name Breu
The meaning of Breu
German: variant of Breuer. Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Bernd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breu in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Breu" has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it has risen from 78,838th place in 2000 to 71,042nd place in 2010, reflecting an improvement of approximately 9.89%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 22.22% during this period, moving from 225 to 275. This change is mirrored in the proportion per 100k people, which rose by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #71,042 | 9.89% |
| Count | 225 | 275 | 22.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breu
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Breu" also changed subtly during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96% of those with the Breu surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.82% by 2010. Over this same period, there was an introduction of Black ethnicity into the mix, at a proportion of 2.18% in 2010, while the previous census recorded no Black individuals with this surname. Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at 0%. Notably, the category for "Two or more races" also remained at 0%, indicating no multi-ethnic individuals reported with this surname during these decades.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 93.82% | -2.27% |
| Black | 0% | 2.18% | 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% |