Explore the Family Name Braine
The meaning of Braine
English: variant of Brain 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Braine has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 74,164th in popularity with a count of 243, equating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 95,545th, with only 191 individuals bearing the surname, reducing the proportion to 0.06 per 100,000 people. This represents a drop in popularity rank by 28.83% and a decrease in count by 21.4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #95,545 | -28.83% |
| Count | 243 | 191 | -21.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braine
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Braine, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes from 2000 to 2010. The largest group remained those identified as white, making up 80.25% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 79.58% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, going from 0 in 2000 to 3.66% and 2.62% respectively in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a drop from 4.94% to 3.66%. The proportion of Black individuals decreased from 5.35% to 4.19%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 4.94% to 6.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.25% | 79.58% | -0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.94% | 6.28% | 27.13% |
| Black | 5.35% | 4.19% | -21.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.94% | 3.66% | -25.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |