Explore the Family Name Branche
The meaning of Branche
1. French: topographic name or nickname from Old French branche ‘branch’ (from Late Latin branca ‘foot, paw’), of uncertain application (compare German Zweig); or a habitational name from (La) Branche, the name of several places in various parts of France. As a topographic name it may have denoted someone who lived in a wooded place. Compare also Labranche. 2. English: variant of Branch, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Jacques, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Branche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Branche was ranked 28,353 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to a rank of 29,019 in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.35%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 793 in 2000 to 818 in 2010, a growth of 3.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of -3.45% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,353 | #29,019 | -2.35% |
| Count | 793 | 818 | 3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branche
The ethnicity data, also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority ethnic identity associated with the surname Branche is Black, accounting for 54.48% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 52.44% in 2010. The second largest group identified as White, increasing from 38.21% in 2000 to 39.36% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 3.40% in 2000 and saw an increase to 3.79% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a decrease of -31.20% in those identifying as two or more races. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.48% | 52.44% | -3.74% |
| White | 38.21% | 39.36% | 3.01% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 3.79% | 11.47% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 2.69% | -31.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |