Explore the Family Name Brimeyer
The meaning of Brimeyer
1. Luxembourgish: unexplained. 2. Americanized form of North German Breimeyer, a variant of Breitmeyer.
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How common is the last name Brimeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Brimeyer surname has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,903 in popularity and by 2010 it had risen to rank 47,966. This translates to a percentage change of 5.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 385 in 2000 to 441 in 2010, a growth rate of 14.55%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the occurrence of this surname increased from 0.14 to 0.15, a 7.14% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #47,966 | 5.77% |
| Count | 385 | 441 | 14.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brimeyer
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the Brimeyer surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this was true for 99.74% of individuals with this surname. However, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 97.73%, a -2.02% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.74% | 97.73% | -2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |