Explore the Family Name Bradburn
The meaning of Bradburn
English: habitational name from Bradbourne in Derbyshire or occasionally from Brabourne in Kent, both named with Old English brād ‘broad’ + burna ‘stream’.
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How common is the last name Bradburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bradburn has slightly decreased in ranking from 11,964 in 2000 to 12,312 in 2010, representing a change of -2.91%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.43% during the same period, growing from 2,395 to 2,525. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.89 to 0.86, marking a -3.37% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,964 | #12,312 | -2.91% |
| Count | 2,395 | 2,525 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.86 | -3.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bradburn
The ethnic identity associated with the Bradburn surname saw some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Bradburns identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.28% to 91.76%, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a considerable increase of 54.89%, moving from 1.84% to 2.85%. Asian/Pacific Islanders within the Bradburn group also increased by 31.48% from 0.54% to 0.71%, as did those holding two or more races, which grew from 1.96% to 2.22%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose from 0.46% to 0.67%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Bradburns identifying as Black decreased by 7.29% from 1.92% to 1.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 91.76% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.85% | 54.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.22% | 13.27% |
| Black | 1.92% | 1.78% | -7.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.71% | 31.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.67% | 45.65% |