Explore the Family Name Brackin
The meaning of Brackin
Irish and English (Lancashire): variant of Bracken.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brackin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brackin has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11310th and fell to 12247th in 2010, marking an 8.28% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced a marginal decline from 2563 in 2000 to 2540 in 2010, a decrease of 0.9%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.47% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,310 | #12,247 | -8.28% |
| Count | 2,563 | 2,540 | -0.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.95 | 0.86 | -9.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brackin
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Brackin identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor reduction from 91.73% to 91.22%. The percentage of those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black dipped slightly, while there were notable increases in the number identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic community saw a significant increase of 51.28%, while those claiming American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage rose by 91.43%. However, the data for 'Two or More Races' remained relatively unchanged, showing only a slight growth of 0.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.73% | 91.22% | -0.56% |
| Black | 5.11% | 4.72% | -7.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.77% | 51.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.06% | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.67% | 91.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.55% | -6.78% |