Explore the Family Name Braly
The meaning of Braly
Altered form of English Braley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Braly" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Braly was ranked 30,091 in terms of popularity; however, by 2010, it fell to 31,211 demonstrating a 3.72% decline in rank. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Braly surname subtly increased from 735 to 743 over the same period, representing a growth rate of 1.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #31,211 | -3.72% |
| Count | 735 | 743 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braly
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Braly surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly declined from 94.42% in 2000 to 90.98% in 2010. Those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic experienced a significant increase over the decade — rising from 3.4% in 2000 to 5.38% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Braly surname identifying as Black or two or more races also increased, with the latter group seeing a marked rise of 43.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 90.98% | -3.64% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 5.38% | 58.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.75% | 43.44% |
| Black | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |