Explore the Family Name Bramhall
The meaning of Bramhall
English: habitational name from Bramhall in Greater Manchester (formerly in Cheshire), named with Old English brōm ‘broom’ + halh ‘nook, recess’. See also Bramwell.
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How common is the last name Bramhall in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bramhall saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank from 21,832 in 2000 to 22,924 in 2010, marking a -5.0% change. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 1,110 to 1,116, indicating a 0.54% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -7.32%, from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,832 | #22,924 | -5% |
| Count | 1,110 | 1,116 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bramhall
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Bramhall, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, comprising 94.59% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.64% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic grew significantly, from 2.25% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, marking a 47.56% increase. Additionally, there was a small increment in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which rose from 1.17% to 1.43%, a 22.22% growth. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.17% to 0.90%. Notably, no individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 93.64% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 3.32% | 47.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.43% | 22.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.9% | -23.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |