Explore the Family Name Branaman
The meaning of Branaman
1. Americanized form of German (ultimately mostly Swiss German) Brennemann (see Brenneman). 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of North German Brannemann: habitational name for someone from a place called Brande, near Hamburg. The surname Brannemann is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Branaman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Branaman" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,690 in terms of prevalence but dropped to rank 44,576 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.55%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 506 to 482, showing a drop of 4.74%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion with the Branaman surname decreased by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,690 | #44,576 | -9.55% |
| Count | 506 | 482 | -4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branaman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Branaman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with an increase from 97.23% in 2000 to 97.72% in 2010. A smaller portion identified as Hispanic, which decreased from 2.17% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. No change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade, with all remaining at 0.00%. There were also no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 97.72% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 1.66% | -23.5% |
| 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% |