Explore the Family Name Brache
The meaning of Brache
1. South German: topographic name from the three-field system when one third of land (Brache) was left unplanted or used as grazing land, i.e. not for grain planting; or habitational name from a place called Braach, near Rotenberg, Hesse. 2. German: habitational name from a place called Braach, near Rotenberg (Hesse). 3. Channel Islands (Guernsey): from the Channel Islands French brache ‘fathom’, presumably a nickname for someone about six feet tall. 4. Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Brache in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brache has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,946 and rose to a rank of 62,045 by 2010, demonstrating a growth of 19.37%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 232 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, marking a significant jump of 39.22%. The proportion of the surname Brache per 100k people also experienced an upward trend, increasing from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, which is a rise of 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #62,045 | 19.37% |
| Count | 232 | 323 | 39.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brache
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brache, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.16% to 1.55%, while the Hispanic population saw an increase from 66.38% to 72.76%. The white population carrying the Brache surname dipped from 28.02% to 23.22%. Interestingly, the category of "two or more races" emerged in 2010 with 1.55%, where it had not been represented in 2000. The Black population, however, disappeared entirely in 2010 after representing 2.16% in 2000. There was no representation for the American Indian and Alaskan Native community in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.38% | 72.76% | 9.61% |
| White | 28.02% | 23.22% | -17.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.16% | 1.55% | -28.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Black | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |