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UK surname

Breuer

An occupational surname referring to a brewer or beer maker.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hackney, Salford and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Breuer is 148 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

145

2016, ranked #24,293

Peak year

2013

148 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 145 in 2016, ranked #24,293.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 30 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Breuer surname distribution map

The map shows where the Breuer surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Breuer surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Breuer over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 13 #32,208
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 7 #33,083
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 84 #29,700
2000 modern 80 #30,139
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 85 #29,867
2003 modern 89 #29,380
2004 modern 88 #29,758
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 113 #26,641
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 124 #25,957
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 137 #24,716
2012 modern 142 #24,148
2013 modern 148 #23,884
2014 modern 148 #24,075
2015 modern 148 #23,934
2016 modern 145 #24,293

Geography

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Where Breuers are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hackney, Salford and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hackney 003 Hackney
2 Hackney 001 Hackney
3 Hackney 004 Hackney
4 Salford 010 Salford
5 Newcastle-under-Lyme 005 Newcastle-under-Lyme

Forenames

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First names often paired with Breuer

These lists show first names that appear often with the Breuer surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Breuer

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Breuer, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Breuer surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Breuer household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Breuer is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Breuer is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Breuer falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Breuer is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Breuer, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Breuer

The surname Breuer originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "brauhaus," which means "brewhouse" or "brewery." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked in the brewing industry or lived near a brewery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Breuer can be found in the 14th century, where a person named Johannes Breuer was mentioned in a document from the city of Cologne in 1367. This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period.

The name Breuer is also closely linked to the city of Brewer, which is located in the state of Maine in the United States. This city was named after a German immigrant named John Brewer, who settled in the area in the 18th century. It is possible that the Breuer surname may have been influenced or even derived from the place name Brewer.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Breuer. One of the most prominent was Marcel Breuer (1902-1981), a Hungarian-born American architect and furniture designer who was a pioneer of modern architecture and a master of the International Style. His works include the UNESCO World Heritage site in Chandigarh, India, and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

Another notable figure was Josef Breuer (1842-1925), an Austrian physician who pioneered the use of hypnosis in psychoanalysis and worked closely with Sigmund Freud. His work with the patient Anna O. led to the development of the concept of "talking cure," which became a cornerstone of psychoanalytic therapy.

In the literary world, the name Breuer is associated with the German writer and poet Rolf Dieter Brinkmann (1940-1975), whose full name was Rolf Dieter Brinkmann-Breuer. He was a prominent figure in the German avant-garde literary scene and is known for his experimental prose and poetry.

Other notable individuals with the surname Breuer include Moritz Breuer (1868-1945), a German mathematician and pioneer in the field of algebraic geometry, and Michael Breuer (born 1950), a German journalist and political scientist known for his work on terrorism and security issues.

The name Breuer has a rich history spanning centuries, with its origins rooted in the brewing industry and connections to various regions and cultures. While the name may have evolved and taken on different meanings over time, it remains a distinctive surname with a unique heritage.

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FAQ

Breuer surname: questions and answers

How common is the Breuer surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 145 in 2016. That gives Breuer a modern rank of #24,293.

What does the Breuer surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a brewer or beer maker.

What does the Breuer map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Breuer bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.