Explore the Family Name Bran
The meaning of Bran
1. Galician: habitational name from either of two places in Lugo province called Bran. This surname is most common in Guatemala and Colombia. 2. English (Hampshire): variant of Brann 1. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Jose, Cesar, Miguel, Beatriz, Blanca, Candido, Concepcion, Elena, Fernando, Gerardo.
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How common is the last name Bran in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in terms of popularity, the surname "Bran" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked at 17,652 in 2000 and rose to 16,887 by 2010, marking an increase of 4.33%. In terms of count, there were 1,466 individuals with the surname "Bran" in 2000, which increased to 1,687 by 2010, showing an increase of 15.08%. The proportion of this surname per 100k also increased from 0.54 to 0.57 during this period, marking a growth of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,652 | #16,887 | 4.33% |
| Count | 1,466 | 1,687 | 15.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.57 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bran
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bran". In 2000, the largest ethnicity identified was Hispanic, making up 75.10% of the individuals with the surname, and this figure increased by 9.64% to 82.34% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 18.83% to 13.57%, while the Black proportion declined from 3.14% to 1.90%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a small increase from 1.30% to 1.42%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw a minor increase from 0.34% to 0.36%. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, going from 1.30% in 2000 to just 0.41% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.1% | 82.34% | 9.64% |
| White | 18.83% | 13.57% | -27.93% |
| Black | 3.14% | 1.9% | -39.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.42% | 9.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0.41% | -68.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |