Explore the Family Name Brackenbury
The meaning of Brackenbury
English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Brackenborough in Lincolnshire, or occasionally from Brackenbury Farm in Harefield, Middlesex, or another minor place called with Middle English braken ‘bracken’ (Old English bræcen or Old Norse brakni) + Old Norse berg or Old English beorg ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Brackenbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brackenbury has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 43,708th in prevalence in the United States and by 2010, it dropped marginally to a rank of 44,193rd. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.73%, from 465 in 2000 to 487 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,193 | -1.11% |
| Count | 465 | 487 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brackenbury
When examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Brackenbury as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.56% in 2000 to 95.48% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 22.52%, rising from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, new categories emerged in 2010 with 1.23% identifying as Hispanic and 1.03% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 95.48% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.85% | 22.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |