Explore the Family Name Brabazon
The meaning of Brabazon
English: from Old French Brabançon, Anglo-Norman French Brabanzon, Middle English Brab(a)son ‘Brabanter’. This was originally an ethnic name for a native of the duchy of Brabant (now in north Belgium). Medieval Brabant was widely known for two exports, its brutal mercenary soldiers and its linen cloth. In the 13th century parts of France were devastated by marauding gangs of armed Brabanters, and brabançon came to be used generically to denote a mercenary, hired assassin, or robber. These originated in Brabant and Flanders, but in the course of time accepted recruits from anywhere. The true source of the surname is the presence in many English (and Irish) towns of Brabant cloth merchants.
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How common is the last name Brabazon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brabazon rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking at 71,143 in 2000, it moved up to 67,126 by 2010, indicating an increase of 5.65 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period from 256 to 294, a growth rate of approximately 14.84 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also increased by 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #67,126 | 5.65% |
| Count | 256 | 294 | 14.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brabazon
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Brabazon identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94.53 to 96.26 percent over the decade. The representation of Hispanics within the Brabazon surname population declined slightly from 1.95 to 1.70 percent during the same period. The data reported no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Brabazon surname in either year. No individuals reported having two or more races either.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 96.26% | 1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.7% | -12.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |