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

Brenneise, 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 Brenneise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brenneise in America

Brenneise is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brenneise surname appeared 150 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brenneise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brenneise 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 Brenneise

The surname Brenneise is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the words "brennen" meaning "to burn" and "eisen" meaning "iron," suggesting an association with an occupation related to metalworking or blacksmithing.

In the early days, Brenneise was primarily concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where metalworking and mining industries were prevalent. The name is believed to have emerged as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals involved in the process of forging or working with iron.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Brenneise can be found in the parish records of Freiberg, Saxony, dating back to the late 16th century. This historical document lists several families bearing the surname, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Brenneise began to spread across various parts of Germany, with families settling in areas like Thuringia, Silesia, and Brandenburg. Notable individuals with this surname included Johann Brenneise (1628-1701), a renowned blacksmith from Plauen, Saxony, whose work was highly sought after for its exceptional quality.

Another prominent figure was Anna Brenneise (1732-1805), a respected midwife and herbalist from Schmalkalden, Thuringia. Her knowledge of traditional remedies and her dedication to assisting women during childbirth earned her a reputation that extended beyond her local community.

In the 19th century, the Brenneise family gained recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Brenneise (1812-1887), a prominent lawyer and political activist from Berlin. He played a significant role in the German revolutions of 1848-1849, advocating for democratic reforms and civil liberties.

Moving into the 20th century, Karl Brenneise (1903-1978) made his mark as a talented sculptor and artist from Dresden, Saxony. His works, often depicting scenes from everyday life, were widely acclaimed and can be found in museums and private collections across Germany.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Brenneysen, Brenneissen, or Brenneisser, were not uncommon in earlier times due to regional dialects and inconsistencies in record-keeping. However, the core elements of the name remained consistent, reflecting its origin and connection to the metalworking trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brenneise

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

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

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