Explore the Family Name Brabec
The meaning of Brabec
Czech: nickname from brabec ‘sparrow’ (standard Czech vrabec).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brabec in the United States?
The surname Brabec has seen a slight uptick in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked as the 26,056th most popular surname in America, with 884 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had risen to 25,314 with an increase of 2.85% and the count had grown to 978, marking a 10.63% change. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,056 | #25,314 | 2.85% |
| Count | 884 | 978 | 10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brabec
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Brabec identify as White. In 2000, this was the case for 97.51% of Brabecs, dropping slightly to 96.83% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.81% to 1.94% over the same period. Notably, in 2010, there were also individuals who identified as having two or more races, which wasn't the case in 2000. No Brabecs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 96.83% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 1.94% | 7.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |