Explore the Family Name Brevard
The meaning of Brevard
French: nickname from Old French bref ‘small’ + the pejorative suffix -ard. Compare Bravard. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Brevard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brevard has been steadily growing in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 21,438th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 20,697th spot, marking a 3.46% increase. The number of individuals with the Brevard surname also grew over this decade, from 1,137 to 1,278, a jump of 12.4%. This means that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.43 had the surname Brevard in 2010, up from 0.42 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,438 | #20,697 | 3.46% |
| Count | 1,137 | 1,278 | 12.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.43 | 2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brevard
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Brevard surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals who identified as Black made up the majority of Brevards during both years, although their proportion decreased slightly from 69.48% to 66.74%. White Brevards represented just over a quarter of the group in each year, with a small dip from 27.18% to 26.53%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Brevards reporting two or more races nearly doubled from 1.93% to 3.44%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also saw significant growth, rising from 1.06% to 2.82%. There were no Brevards who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.48% | 66.74% | -3.94% |
| White | 27.18% | 26.53% | -2.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 3.44% | 78.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.82% | 166.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |