Explore the Family Name Bradham
The meaning of Bradham
English: 1. probably a habitational name from any of the places in Buckinghamshire and Norfolk named Bradenham, from Old English brād (dative -an) ‘broad’ + hām ‘homestead’ or hamm ‘river meadow, enclosure hemmed in by water’. Both the Norfolk and Buckinghamshire examples of the placename Bradenham have some medieval spellings that lack the medial -n-. 2. habitational name from Broadham in Chilham (Kent). This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bradham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bradham showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank shifting from 17,835 to 18,116. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Bradham surname increased by 6.22 percent from 1,447 to 1,537, during the decade under review. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people in the population, there was a 3.7 percent reduction from 0.54 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,835 | #18,116 | -1.58% |
| Count | 1,447 | 1,537 | 6.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bradham
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a variety of backgrounds amongst those with the Bradham surname. From 2000 to 2010, the largest growth was amongst those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing by an impressive 85.71 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw significant growth, rising by 75.61 percent. Those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw modest increases of 4.63 percent and 15.32 percent respectively. The Hispanic identity saw a minimal increase of 1 percent. Meanwhile, the number of White individuals with the Bradham surname slightly decreased by 2.21 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.78% | 75.08% | -2.21% |
| Black | 19.21% | 20.1% | 4.63% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.02% | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.43% | 15.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.72% | 75.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.65% | 85.71% |