Explore the Family Name Brainerd
The meaning of Brainerd
English: variant of Brainard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brainerd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brainerd has been slowly declining in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,425th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 19,200th position, marking a decrease of 4.21%. However, the count of people with this surname rose slightly from 1,384 in 2000 to 1,414 in 2010, a modest increase of 2.17%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname Brainerd per 100,000 fell by 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,425 | #19,200 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,384 | 1,414 | 2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.48 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brainerd
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brainerd has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The proportion of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage increased significantly by 121.57%, although they make up a small percentage of those with the surname. There was also an increase among those identifying as Hispanic (57.69%) and those claiming two or more races (39.47%). Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as White descended slightly by 2.19%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in 2000, but by 2010 they constituted 0.50% and 0.35% of the Brainerds respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 93.85% | -2.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.12% | 39.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.05% | 57.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 1.13% | 121.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |