Explore the Family Name Bracco
The meaning of Bracco
Italian: 1. from bracco ‘hunting dog, bloodhound’ (from Old High German brakko via French brac), probably a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hunting dog. 2. insouthern Italy, most likely a nickname from Calabrian braccu ‘small and chubby’. 3. possibly a habitational name from a place called Bracco, for example in Liguria province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Carmine, Ignazio, Sal, Silvio, Aldo, Carmela, Donato, Elio, Gino, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Bracco in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bracco saw a minor change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 17,214th and by 2010 it had slightly dropped in rank to 17,502nd, marking a 1.67% decrease. However, the actual count of people with the Bracco surname rose from 1,516 in 2000 to 1,610 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.2%. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a minor decline of 1.79% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,214 | #17,502 | -1.67% |
| Count | 1,516 | 1,610 | 6.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.55 | -1.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bracco
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuation within the Bracco surname bearers. The majority were identified as White, making up 93.54% in 2000 and 92.73% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.87%. Those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, from 4.49% in 2000 to 5.78% in 2010, a rise of 28.73%. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander descent decreased by 15.25%, while those identifying with two or more races saw a marginal increase of 2.53%. There was no representation for Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native identities recorded either in 2000 or in 2010 under this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 92.73% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 5.78% | 28.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.81% | 2.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.5% | -15.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |