Explore the Family Name Bracamonte
The meaning of Bracamonte
Spanish: probably a habitational name from the French town of Bracquemont, near Dieppe. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Ernesto, Jose, Juan, Manuel, Alvaro, Armando, Jorge, Luis, Luis Carlos, Mateo, Orlando.
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How common is the last name Bracamonte in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bracamonte has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It improved its ranking from 13,112th to 12,740th, an increase of 2.84%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this period by 13.33%, going from 2,138 to 2,423. The data indicates that the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a minor increase of 3.8%, moving from 0.79 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,112 | #12,740 | 2.84% |
| Count | 2,138 | 2,423 | 13.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.82 | 3.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bracamonte
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals several shifts within the Bracamonte surname holders. As of 2010, the majority identified as Hispanic, with the proportion increasing by 2.97% from 2000 to reach 87.41%. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 13.75%, standing at 9.16% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped slightly by 5.06%, leaving it at 1.69% in 2010. There were no Bracamontes who identified as Black or of two or more races in either year. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals also decreased significantly, dropping by 42.19% to 1.11% in 2010. Please note that some data was suppressed for privacy and does not identify any specific individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.89% | 87.41% | 2.97% |
| White | 10.62% | 9.16% | -13.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.78% | 1.69% | -5.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.92% | 1.11% | -42.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |