Explore the Family Name Braeger
The meaning of Braeger
German (Bräger): 1. habitational name for someone from Bräg in Bavaria. 2. in Swabia a nickname for a howler, from brāgen ‘to cry angrily’. Compare Brager. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Otto.
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How common is the last name Braeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Braeger" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,946th in frequency compared to other surnames in the U.S., but dropped to 80,678th place by 2010, marking a decline of 4.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Braeger surname increased slightly from 232 in 2000 to 235 in 2010, an uptick of 1.29%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, falling from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #80,678 | -4.85% |
| Count | 232 | 235 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braeger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that almost all individuals with the Braeger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decrease in this proportion over the decade, from 97.84% to 94.89%, a change of -3.02%. There were no recorded instances of the name associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year. This lack of diversity could be due to privacy suppressions or simply reflect the demographic reality of those who carry the Braeger surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 94.89% | -3.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |