Explore the Family Name Breyman
The meaning of Breyman
Americanized form of German Breymann: from Middle High German brī ‘porridge’ + man ‘man’, hence an occupational name for someone who worked or owned a grist mill or for someone involved in the production of millet, millet having been the main cereal used for cooking in medieval Europe.
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How common is the last name Breyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Breyman experienced slight decreases in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 89,549 in popularity and dropped to 96,799 in 2010, an 8.1% decrease. During that same period, the total count of people with the Breyman surname fell from 192 to 188, a 2.08% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also dropped by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,549 | #96,799 | -8.1% |
| Count | 192 | 188 | -2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breyman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Breyman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 97.4% to 95.74%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or more races during these years. However, there was a notable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.6% in 2000 to 4.26% in 2010, representing a 63.85% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.74% | -1.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 4.26% | 63.85% |
| 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% |