Explore the Family Name Brade
The meaning of Brade
English (Lancashire): variant of Broad.
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How common is the last name Brade in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brade' saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,775th and by 2010, the rank had dropped to 73,215th, marking a decline of 16.63%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 298 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, witnessing an 11.07% drop. The proportion per 100,000 individuals bearing the 'Brade' surname also decreased from 0.11 to 0.09 during this decade, showing a shrinkage of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #73,215 | -16.63% |
| Count | 298 | 265 | -11.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brade
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the 'Brade' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White went from 78.52% in 2000 to 74.72% in 2010, demonstrating a 4.84% drop. There was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as Black, climbing from 17.45% to 21.89%, marking a growth of 25.44%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those indicating they were of two or more races fell to zero in 2010, down from 2.35% in 2000. The Hispanic ethnicity representation in the 'Brade' surname holders was not recorded in 2000, but appeared in 2010 at 1.89%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.52% | 74.72% | -4.84% |
| Black | 17.45% | 21.89% | 25.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |