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

Breeze, 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 Breeze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Breeze in America

Breeze is the 13370th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Breeze surname appeared 2,279 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Breeze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Breeze 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 Breeze

The surname Breeze is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "briz," which means "a gentle wind" or "breeze." This surname may have been initially given as a descriptive name to someone who lived in a breezy area or was known for their calm and gentle demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Breeze surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a person named John Breeze is mentioned. The name also appears in various other historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, which lists a Robert Breeze.

In the 14th century, the Breeze surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. Some early bearers of the name include Thomas Breeze, who was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1332, and John Breeze, who was recorded in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379.

During the 16th century, the Breeze surname began to spread across different regions of England. One notable figure from this time was John Breeze, a scholar and clergyman born in 1520 in Yorkshire. He served as the Vicar of Northallerton and was known for his contributions to the study of theology.

In the 17th century, the Breeze surname continued to be found in various parts of England, including Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. A notable bearer of the name from this period was William Breeze, born in 1635 in Gloucestershire, who served as a member of the English Parliament.

As the centuries progressed, the Breeze surname also spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, as families migrated from England. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Charles Breeze (1777-1853), an English engraver and illustrator known for his work on natural history publications.
2. Henry Breeze (1832-1902), an English cricketer who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
3. George Breeze (1846-1920), an English architect best known for designing the Admiralty Arch in London.
4. Hazel Breeze (1891-1972), an Australian writer and journalist who published several novels and short stories.
5. John Breeze (1918-2004), an English actor known for his roles in television series such as Coronation Street and Last of the Summer Wine.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have borne the Breeze surname throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark in their respective eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Breeze

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

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 Breeze 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 Breeze 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 Breeze was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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