Explore the Family Name Brietzke
The meaning of Brietzke
German: habitational name from a place in Saxony-Anhalt named Brietzke.
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How common is the last name Brietzke in the United States?
The surname Brietzke has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Brietzke was ranked 52,077th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 55,619th spot, marking a 6.8% drop in ranking. The number of individuals with this surname also fell from 375 to 369, a modest 1.6% decline. Regarding the proportion per 100,000 people, the census data shows a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of roughly 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #55,619 | -6.8% |
| Count | 375 | 369 | -1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brietzke
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Brietzke surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, the percentage of self-identified Whites decreased slightly from 94.67% in 2000 to 91.60% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 3.47% to 4.88%, representing a 40.63% change. Notably, in 2010, 1.63% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 1.36% reported being of two or more races. These categories were not represented in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Brietzke surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 91.6% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 4.88% | 40.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |