Explore the Family Name Branagan
The meaning of Branagan
Irish: variant of Brannigan, from Ó Branagáin.
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How common is the last name Branagan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Branagan' has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 32,227 in popularity and held a count of 674 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 34,185 with a count of 664, marking a change of -6.08 in rank and -1.48 in count. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also reduced by 8.0%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #34,185 | -6.08% |
| Count | 674 | 664 | -1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branagan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010 for people with the Branagan surname. A notable increase is seen in the 'Two or more races' category which spiked up by 144.59%, from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. The 'Hispanic' category also showed an increase of 50.61%. On the other hand, the proportion of 'White' individuals decreased by -3.97%, dropping from 93.47% in 2000 to 89.76% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded 0.75% of individuals identifying as 'Black', where there were none in 2000. For 'Asian/Pacific Islander', the percentage dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.74% in 2000. The 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' category remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.47% | 89.76% | -3.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 7.38% | 50.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.81% | 144.59% |
| Black | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |