Explore the Family Name Braam
The meaning of Braam
Dutch: from the personal name Braam, a form of Abraham. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cornelis, Pieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braam in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Braam" has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Braam was ranked 54,152nd and increased by a small margin to the rank of 53,316th in 2010, reflecting a change of 1.54%. The count associated with this surname also grew from 357 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, marking an 8.68% increase. However, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #53,316 | 1.54% |
| Count | 357 | 388 | 8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braam
Based on the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Braam between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 1.4% to 1.8%, demonstrating a 28.57% rise. However, the percentage of those claiming two or more races dropped slightly from 2.24% to 1.8%, a decrease of 19.64%. The proportion of those identifying as White also fell from 95.24% to 92.27%, a modest decline of 3.12%. Surprisingly, the Hispanic and Black populations emerged, with each ethnic identity accounting for 2.32% and 1.8% respectively in 2010 from zero in 2000. American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 92.27% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.8% | 28.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.8% | -19.64% |
| Black | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |