Explore the Family Name Brahms
The meaning of Brahms
German: patronymic from Brahm, a shortened form of Abraham. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brahms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brahms has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Brahms ranked 80,812 in popularity and climbed to rank 79,846 in 2010, marking a modest improvement of 1.2%. The count of people using this surname also saw an increase of 9.17%, from 218 in 2000 to 238 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #79,846 | 1.2% |
| Count | 218 | 238 | 9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brahms
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brahms according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those who identified as White decreased from 89.91% to 81.51%, experiencing a decline of 9.34%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly by 67.05%, from 7.80% in 2000 to 13.03% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years, there was a new emergence of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, comprising 4.20% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.91% | 81.51% | -9.34% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 13.03% | 67.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |