Explore the Family Name Brad
The meaning of Brad
1. Romanian: descriptive or topographic name from brad ‘fir-tree’, also ‘any coniferous tree’. 2. English: perhaps a variant of Bratt. 3. Americanized form of German Bradt. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Anca, Vasile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brad in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Brad" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 56,120 and had a count of 341, meaning the proportion per 100,000 people was 0.13. By 2010, the ranking had dropped to 60,196, the count decreased to 335, and the proportion also fell to 0.11. This represents a rank change of -7.26, a count change of -1.76, and a proportion change of -15.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #60,196 | -7.26% |
| Count | 341 | 335 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brad
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brad" also underwent some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. White individuals made up the largest group, increasing from 74.19% to 78.81%. People of two or more races also increased their representation from 1.47% to 2.69%. Meanwhile, those who identify as Hispanic decreased from 4.69% to 3.88%, and Black individuals also saw a decrease in representation from 18.18% to 12.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.19% | 78.81% | 6.23% |
| Black | 18.18% | 12.54% | -31.02% |
| Hispanic | 4.69% | 3.88% | -17.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.69% | 82.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |