Explore the Family Name Breza
The meaning of Breza
Slovak and Polish; Czech (Březa): topographic name for someone who lived among birches or by a birch tree, Slovak (and Polish dialect) breza, Czech dialect březa.
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How common is the last name Breza in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Breza has seen a slight increase in popularity in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Breza was the 53,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 52,736th spot, reflecting a 1.94% increase in ranking. The count of people with this surname also rose from 360 in 2000 to 393 in 2010, an increase of 9.17%. However, the proportion of people named Breza per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #52,736 | 1.94% |
| Count | 360 | 393 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Breza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Breza identified as White both in 2000 (95.83%) and 2010 (97.46%), marking a slight increase of 1.70%. In 2000, 1.67% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to 0% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 97.46% | 1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 0% | -100% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |