Explore the Family Name Branchaud
The meaning of Branchaud
French: shortened form of Branchereau (and, in North America, an altered form of this), a diminutive of the old personal name Brancher, a regional derivative (via Latin Brancatius) of the Latin name Pancratius (see Pankratz). The surname Branchaud is very rare in France. History: Charles Branchaud/Branchereau dit Lacombe from Macqueville in Charente-Maritime, France, married Marthe Garand in Saint-Laurent, Île d’Orléans, QC, in 1694. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Jacques, Jean Claude, Julien.
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How common is the last name Branchaud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Branchaud has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 57,705 and by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 60,505, marking a decline of about 4.85%. The total count of individuals with this surname also exhibited a very minor increase from 330 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, showing an approximate growth of 0.91%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 8.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #60,505 | -4.85% |
| Count | 330 | 333 | 0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branchaud
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Branchaud also saw shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 89.09% in 2000 to 85.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders minimally decreased by 1.32% during the same period. Individuals who identified as having two or more ethnicities showed up for the first time in the 2010 census at 2.70%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also slightly increased their representation from 8.48% in 2000 to 9.01% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of persons with the surname Branchaud identifying as Hispanic or Black in either of the censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.09% | 85.89% | -3.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.48% | 9.01% | 6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.52% | 1.5% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |