Explore the Family Name Bragger
The meaning of Bragger
1. English (West Midlands): nickname from Middle English bragger(e) ‘arrogant or boastful person, braggart’. 2. Swiss German (Brägger): see Braegger.
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How common is the last name Bragger in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bragger" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 109,915 amongst American surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 120,901 position, indicating a 9.99% decline in rank. The census count for this name also decreased by about 4.03%, dropping from 149 individuals in 2000 to 143 in 2010. This has resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100k people by 16.67% over the span of a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #120,901 | -9.99% |
| Count | 149 | 143 | -4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bragger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a large majority of those with the Bragger surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 3.08% over the ten years. In 2000, 95.97% identified as white, compared to 93.01% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.36% in 2000 to 4.20% in 2010, registering a growth rate of 25%. There were no recorded cases of individuals identifying with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 93.01% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 4.2% | 25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |