Explore the Family Name Bramson
The meaning of Bramson
1. English (Durham): variant of Branson. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Bram, a shortened form of Abraham. 3. Americanized form of Danish Bramsen, a patronymic from Bram. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Gadi, Mort, Noam.
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How common is the last name Bramson in the United States?
The Bramson surname has seen a decrease in popularity in the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 51,024th and declined to 63,524th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 24.5%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased over this decade, from 384 people in 2000 to 314 in 2010, an overall drop of 18.23%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bramson per 100,000 people also saw a negative change of 21.43% from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #63,524 | -24.5% |
| Count | 384 | 314 | -18.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bramson
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Bramson surname, most identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.57% of Bramsons identified as White, decreasing slightly to 92.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 2.34% in 2000 to 4.46% in 2010, representing a growth rate of 90.60%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 92.99% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 4.46% | 90.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |