Explore the Family Name Braccio
The meaning of Braccio
Italian (southern): from braccio ‘arm’, hence a nickname for someone with strong, deformed, or otherwise noticeable arms. Alternatively, from the medieval personal name Braccio, a short form of Fortebraccio (‘strong arm’).
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How common is the last name Braccio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Braccio has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Braccio was ranked as the 65,492nd most popular name in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 67,126th position, marking a decrease of 2.49%. However, the actual number of individuals with this surname increased by 3.89% during the same period, from 283 people in 2000 to 294 people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #67,126 | -2.49% |
| Count | 283 | 294 | 3.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braccio
Regarding ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Braccio surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 95.05% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. During this time, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people bearing the Braccio surname who identify as Hispanic, rising from 3.53% to 6.12%, an increase of 73.37%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 92.86% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.53% | 6.12% | 73.37% |
| 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% |