Explore the Family Name Brewin
The meaning of Brewin
1. English (mainly Leicestershire): variant of Bruin. 2. Irish (Sligo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Braoin ‘descendant of Braon’, a byname meaning ‘moisture, drop’.
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How common is the last name Brewin in the United States?
The surname Brewin has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,115th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to 75,069th place - an increase of just over 5%. The number of people with the surname Brewin also increased during this period, from 224 to 257, representing a growth rate of approximately 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #75,069 | 5.11% |
| Count | 224 | 257 | 14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brewin
Based on the same census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Brewin surname has diversified slightly between 2000 and 2010. A large majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 94.64% in 2000 to 91.05% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Black and Hispanic, from 3.57% to 4.28% and from 0% to 2.33% respectively. Some Brewins also began identifying with two or more races in 2010, with the figure standing at 1.95%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Brewin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 91.05% | -3.79% |
| Black | 3.57% | 4.28% | 19.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |