Explore the Family Name Bramer
The meaning of Bramer
1. South German: topographic name for someone who lived where brambles grew (see Brahm 3). 2. North German (Brämer): variant of Bremer. Compare Braemer. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a janitor, Yiddishized form of Polish bramarz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto, Dieter.
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How common is the last name Bramer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bramer has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Bramer was ranked 15,752 in popularity with a total count of 1,701 residents bearing the surname amounting to 0.63 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 17,605 and the count reduced to 1,596, which is equivalent to 0.54 per 100,000 people. This represents an approximately 11.76% drop in rank and a 6.17% reduction in the total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,752 | #17,605 | -11.76% |
| Count | 1,701 | 1,596 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.54 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bramer
On observing the ethnicity distribution data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it can be noted that there were some changes between 2000 and 2010 for the Bramer surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 96.77% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 95.55% by 2010. There was a small percentage identifying as Hispanic, showing a slight decline from 1.94% to 1.88%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to 0% in 2010 from 0.29% in 2000. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.65% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. Additionally, a new group identifying as Black appeared in 2010 at 0.63%, while the portion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.55% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.88% | -3.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 1.32% | 103.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |