Explore the Family Name Braidwood
The meaning of Braidwood
Scottish: habitational name from either of two places called Braidwood (‘broad wood’), in Lanarkshire and Midlothian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braidwood in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Braidwood saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it dropped from 87,729 in 2000 to 100,302 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.33 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 8.63 percent over the same decade, from 197 in 2000 to 180 in 2010. This resulted in a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, a drop of 14.29 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #100,302 | -14.33% |
| Count | 197 | 180 | -8.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braidwood
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the Braidwood surname are predominantly of White ethnicity. However, there was a minor decrease in this group from 2000 to 2010, moving from 97.97 percent to 95.56 percent, a change of -2.46 percent. During these years, no Braidwoods were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 95.56% | -2.46% |
| 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% |