Explore the Family Name Brezinski
The meaning of Brezinski
Altered form of Polish and Jewish (from Poland) Brzeziński (see Brzezinski).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brezinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brezinski has seen a drop in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked at 27,526th position in 2000, it fell to the 31,994th spot in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 16.23%. The actual count of people carrying the surname also declined from 824 to 721, marking a decrease of 12.5%. Likewise, the proportion of individuals with the Brezinski surname per 100,000 people shrank by 22.58%, going from 0.31 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,526 | #31,994 | -16.23% |
| Count | 824 | 721 | -12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.24 | -22.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brezinski
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes among those who identify as Brezinski. In 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, which saw a minor increase from 96.24% in 2000 to 96.53%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races both decreased slightly over the decade, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic remained steady at 0.97%. Notably, no one with the Brezinski surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 96.53% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.83% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.83% | -23.85% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |