Explore the Family Name Braband
The meaning of Braband
German and English: variant of Brabant. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Braband in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Braband saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,713th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 64,721st spot. This represents a decline of approximately 4.87%. However, the total count of people bearing the name slightly increased from 304 to 307 during this period, reflecting an increase of roughly 0.99%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by around 9.09% from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #64,721 | -4.87% |
| Count | 304 | 307 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braband
The ethnic identity associated with the Braband surname predominantly aligns with white, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.04% identified as white, and despite a small reduction, the number remained high at 96.42% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations in either year. Notably, those identifying as black decreased from 1.64% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.42% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |