Explore the Family Name Bram
The meaning of Bram
1. German: variant of Brahm 2. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic and Sephardic), Danish, and Swedish: from a shortened form of the Biblical name Abraham (see Abraham). 3. French: variant of Brame.
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How common is the last name Bram in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bram saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,831st most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 32,031st spot, marking a 3.89% decrease. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 713 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, showing a growth of nearly 1%. The proportion of people with the Bram surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #32,031 | -3.89% |
| Count | 713 | 720 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bram
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the Bram surname identified as White, making up 93.41% in 2000 and 90.14% in 2010, showing a 3.50% drop. There was a significant rise in both Hispanic and Black ethnic identities. Hispanics went from 4.91% in 2000 to 6.94% in 2010, marking a 41.34% increase. Similarly, those identifying as Black rose from 0.84% to 1.25%, an increase of 48.81%. Those who identified with two or more races emerged in 2010, but there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 90.14% | -3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.91% | 6.94% | 41.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0.84% | 1.25% | 48.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |