Explore the Family Name Brabbs
The meaning of Brabbs
English (Yorkshire): variant of Brabb, which was probably from a pet form of the female personal name Barbara, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Brabbs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brabbs saw a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Brabbs had a rank of 101,157 and was borne by 165 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By the year 2010, however, its rank had fallen to 112,568 with a count of 156 individuals, accounting for only 0.05 out of every 100,000 people. This signifies a decrease in both rank and count by 11.28% and 5.45% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,157 | #112,568 | -11.28% |
| Count | 165 | 156 | -5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brabbs
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Brabbs identified as White. Specifically, in 2000, about 89.70% of individuals with the surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 86.54% by the year 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 6.67% in 2000 to 8.33% in 2010. The data did not show any individuals with the surname Brabbs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 86.54% | -3.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.67% | 8.33% | 24.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |