Explore the Family Name Brackbill
The meaning of Brackbill
Americanized form of Swiss German Brechbühl (see Brechbill).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brackbill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brackbill has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brackbill was ranked 44,574th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States but dropped to 46,902th by 2010, marking a 5.22% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a marginal decline from 454 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, translating to a -0.22% change. Likewise, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell by 11.76%, from 0.17 to 0.15 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #46,902 | -5.22% |
| Count | 454 | 453 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brackbill
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of people with the surname Brackbill identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, with 99.34% identifying as White in 2000, decreasing to 97.13% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a slight rise in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, from 0% in 2000 to 1.1% in 2010. The census data indicated no recorded change for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.34% | 97.13% | -2.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |