Explore the Family Name Bracewell
The meaning of Bracewell
English (northern): habitational name from a place in Lancashire (formerly in Yorkshire), named in Anglo-Scandinavian as ‘Breith’s stream’, from the Old Norse byname Breithr meaning ‘broad’ (which possibly replaced earlier Old English Brægd, meaning ‘trick’) + Old English well(a) ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Bracewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bracewell slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bracewell was ranked as the 16,293rd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 1,628 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, the surname's rank dropped to 16,876, while the number of individuals sharing this name marginally increased to 1,689. Despite the growth in the total count, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5%, from 0.6 in 2000 to 0.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,293 | #16,876 | -3.58% |
| Count | 1,628 | 1,689 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bracewell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bracewell. In both 2000 and 2010, individuals who identified as White held the majority, but this group saw a modest reduction of approximately 3.61% over the decade. The Hispanic community, however, saw significant growth in the number of individuals with the Bracewell surname, increasing by a striking 135.14%. Those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races also saw increases, while a slight decrease was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.68% | 86.44% | -3.61% |
| Black | 6.27% | 7.52% | 19.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 2.61% | 135.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.25% | 30.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 0.89% | 3.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.3% | -18.92% |