Explore the Family Name Brinkmeier
The meaning of Brinkmeier
German: variant of Brinkmeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brinkmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Brinkmeier" saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 43,290th most popular surname in the United States, rising to 42,455th by 2010. This represents an upward change of approximately 1.93%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also rose from 470 to 511 during this period, marking an 8.72% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #42,455 | 1.93% |
| Count | 470 | 511 | 8.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brinkmeier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brinkmeier" also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identified as White held the majority share both years, increasing slightly from 96.81% to 97.65%. Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals of two or more races were represented in 2000 but their percentages appear to have dropped to zero in 2010. Hispanic representation was introduced in 2010 at 0.98%, while no data was available for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 97.65% | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |