Explore the Family Name Breuning
The meaning of Breuning
German: variant of Breunig. Compare Brining.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Breuning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Breuning has seen a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 91,404th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 101,737th place by 2010, marking an 11.3% decrease. In terms of actual counts, there were 187 individuals with the Breuning surname in 2000, which decreased to 177 in 2010, a reduction of 5.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decline from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a fall of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #101,737 | -11.3% |
| Count | 187 | 177 | -5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breuning
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Breuning surname identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.33% of all individuals with this surname, though it slightly decreased to 96.05% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the ethnicity breakdown in 2010, with 2.82% of individuals with the Breuning surname identifying as Hispanic. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 96.05% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |