2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Breimon
A surname of Norwegian origin meaning "wide meadow".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Breimon. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Breimon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Breimon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Breimon, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.3%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Breimon
The surname BREIMON has its origins in the Scandinavian countries, primarily Norway and Sweden. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from an Old Norse word, "breiðr," which means "broad" or "wide," and "mun," which means "mouth" or "opening." It is likely that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a wide river mouth or a broad estuary.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BREIMON can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian medieval diplomatic documents dating back to the 13th century. In these records, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Breidmundr" and "Breidmundsson," indicating its evolution over time.
In the 14th century, a man named Olav Breimon is mentioned in the Icelandic Annals as a prominent farmer and landowner in the region of Vestfold, Norway. He is said to have played a significant role in local affairs and disputes during that period.
During the 16th century, the name BREIMON appears in Swedish church records, particularly in the regions of Västergötland and Värmland. One notable figure from this time was Karin Breimon (c. 1520-1590), a wealthy landowner and benefactor who donated significant funds to the construction of a church in the town of Arvika.
In the 17th century, a Dutch explorer and cartographer named Pieter Breimon (1602-1678) gained prominence for his extensive mapping of the coastlines of South America and the Caribbean. His detailed charts and maps were widely used by navigators and traders during that era.
Another notable figure was Hans Breimon (1732-1804), a Norwegian merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the development of the whaling industry in the town of Sandefjord. His successful business ventures contributed greatly to the economic growth of the region.
Throughout history, the surname BREIMON has been associated with various professions and social classes, from farmers and landowners to merchants and explorers. While its origins can be traced back to the Scandinavian countries, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Breimon
Among Census respondents with the surname Breimon, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.3%) and Two or More Races (8.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Breimon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Breimon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.6% · 77
- Hispanic or Latino19.3% · 21
- Two or more races8.3% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Breimon
Breimon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#130,610
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
+20 bearers (+18.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,147 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-21 bearers (-16.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,595 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #130,610 | 130 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+18.2%) | Up 9,147 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-16.2%) | Down 19,595 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Breimon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #130,610 | #150,205 | -15.0% |
| Count | 130 | 109 | -16.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Breimon bearers went from 130 to 109 (-16.2% change). The surname moved down 19,595 positions in the national ranking, going from #130,610 to #150,205.
FAQ
Breimon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Breimon?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Breimon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Breimon?
Breimon ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Breimon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Breimon.
Has Breimon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Breimon went from 130 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 21 (-16.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #130,610 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Breimon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Breimon, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.3%) and Two or More Races (8.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Breimon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.6% (77 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Breimon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (70.6%), Hispanic (19.3%), Two or More Races (8.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Breimon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Breimon mean?
A surname of Norwegian origin meaning "wide meadow". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Breimon (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Breimon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.