Explore the Family Name Bracher
The meaning of Bracher
1. English: from an agent derivative of Middle English brech ‘land broken up for cultivation’ (Old English brǣc, brēc), denoting a dweller by newly cultivated land. Compare Brach 2 and Breach. 2. Swiss German: variant of German Brachmann (see Brachman). 3. German: variant of Brach 1.
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How common is the last name Bracher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bracher" appears to have decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,885th in popularity with a count of 518 bearers per every 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 45,105th, and the count reduced to 475, indicating an 8.3% decrease in prevalence. The proportion of individuals carrying this surname per 100,000 members of the population also declined by 15.79% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,885 | #45,105 | -13.09% |
| Count | 518 | 475 | -8.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bracher
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Bracher". The overwhelming majority of bearers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, but there was a slight increase of 1.63% over the decade, reaching 95.16% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black, from 3.86% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010, marking a 56.48% decline. Conversely, we see some diversity emerging with the introduction of Hispanic identity, which accounted for 1.89% in 2010, not present in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races experienced a modest increase from 0.97% to 1.05%. No Brachers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 95.16% | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Black | 3.86% | 1.68% | -56.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.05% | 8.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |