Find out how popular the last name Breedlove is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Breedlove.

Breedlove, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Breedlove surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Breedlove in America

Breedlove is the 3914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Breedlove surname appeared 9,075 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Breedlove.

We can also compare 2010 data for Breedlove to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Breedlove

The surname Breedlove has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. It is believed to be an occupational name, derived from the Old English words "bræd" meaning "broad" and "lufu" meaning "love". This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who was a breeder or lover of horses or other livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breedlove appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1332, where a John Bredlove is mentioned. It is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a William Bredlove is listed.

The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Bredlove, Bradlove, and Bredluff. These variations can be found in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls from different parts of England.

In the 16th century, the Breedlove family appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire, where they held lands and estates. One notable member of the family was John Breedlove (1543-1624), a landowner and justice of the peace in Worcestershire.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Breedlove (1615-1695), a baronet and member of the English gentry from Staffordshire. He served as a Member of Parliament and was a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, the Breedlove name began to spread beyond England, with some families emigrating to the American colonies. One such individual was William Breedlove (1720-1795), a farmer and landowner who settled in Virginia.

In the 19th century, the Breedlove name gained further recognition with the emergence of James Breedlove (1810-1887), a successful businessman and plantation owner from Mississippi. He was also a prominent figure in the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

Another notable bearer of the name was Richard Breedlove (1850-1917), a pioneer in the field of aviation. He was born in England but later moved to the United States, where he designed and built several early aircraft prototypes.

Throughout history, the Breedlove surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, and politics. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by families seeking new opportunities and adventures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Breedlove

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Breedlove.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Breedlove was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Breedlove has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Breedlove was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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