Explore the Family Name Brevig
The meaning of Brevig
Norwegian: variant of Brevik. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per, Thora.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brevig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brevig has seen a decline in its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 51,233 but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 56,310, reflecting a -9.91% change. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 382 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 5%. The proportion per 100k population of this surname went down by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #56,310 | -9.91% |
| Count | 382 | 363 | -4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brevig
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Brevig surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it was predominantly white in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 93.98% and 94.21% respectively, with a slight increase of 0.24%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased substantially from 1.31% to 3.31%, a jump of 152.67%. However, the proportion identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 4.19% to 1.65%, indicating a decrease of 60.62%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 94.21% | 0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 3.31% | 152.67% |
| Two or More Races | 4.19% | 1.65% | -60.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |