Explore the Family Name Brabender
The meaning of Brabender
German (mainly Westphalia): habitational name for someone from Brabant (see Brabant), perhaps applied also as a nickname for a merchant of Brabantine cloth.
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How common is the last name Brabender in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brabender has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brabender was ranked at 48,469 in terms of prevalence, dropping to 51,941 by 2010, marking a 7.16% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a marginal decline from 409 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, a reduction of 2.2%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people of the surname Brabender fell by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #51,941 | -7.16% |
| Count | 409 | 400 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brabender
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Brabender surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a minimal 0.09% decrease in this group over the decade. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.47% in 2000 to none in 2010. Similarly, no individuals identified as Hispanic or Black in either year. However, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from none in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.71% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |