Explore the Family Name Brackenridge
The meaning of Brackenridge
Scottish (Ayrshire and Lanarkshire): variant of Breckenridge.
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How common is the last name Brackenridge in the United States?
According to the decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brackenridge has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it ranked as the 60,557th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 311 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 70,645 and the count decreased to 277, marking a change of -16.66 in rank and -10.93 in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also experienced a decrease of -25.0, shifting from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,557 | #70,645 | -16.66% |
| Count | 311 | 277 | -10.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brackenridge
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brackenridge has also changed over the decade, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 79.74% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, that percentage dropped to 59.57%, indicating a change of -25.29%. The proportion of those identifying as Black rose significantly from 14.47% to 33.94%, a change of 134.55%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The representation of those who identify as two or more races decreased from 3.22% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Interestingly, individuals identifying as Hispanic emerged in 2010, forming 3.97% of the Brackenridge surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.74% | 59.57% | -25.29% |
| Black | 14.47% | 33.94% | 134.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.22% | 1.81% | -43.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |