Explore the Family Name Brackins
The meaning of Brackins
Irish: variant of Brackens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brackins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brackins has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 21,605th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 18,540th, representing a change of 14.19 percent. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period, from 1,125 in 2000 to 1,488 in 2010, marking a 32.27 percent rise. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase of 19.05 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,605 | #18,540 | 14.19% |
| Count | 1,125 | 1,488 | 32.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.5 | 19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brackins
When looking at the data on ethnicity from the Decennial U.S. Census, there is a diverse demographic identity associated with the Brackins surname. In 2010, the largest percentage identified as Black (42.94%), followed by White (51.88%). There was a 10.30% increase in those identifying as Black since 2000. The group identifying as White decreased by 9.65%. The census also showed growth in those identifying with two or more ethnic identities, increasing by 108.45% to 2.96% in 2010. The Hispanic identity also saw growth, with a 21.05% increase to 1.61% in 2010. A small representation of Asian/Pacific Islander was recorded in 2010, while American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unrepresented.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.42% | 51.88% | -9.65% |
| Black | 38.93% | 42.94% | 10.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.96% | 108.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.61% | 21.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |