Explore the Family Name Brandeis
The meaning of Brandeis
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the Czech town of Brandýs, on the Labe (Elbe) river, called Brandeis in German.
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How common is the last name Brandeis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brandeis has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Brandeis was ranked 78,838 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to the rank of 85,049, a decrease of 7.88%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also fell during this decade from 225 to 220, a decline of 2.22%. The proportion of people named Brandeis per 100,000 residents also saw a drop of 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #85,049 | -7.88% |
| Count | 225 | 220 | -2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandeis
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a predominantly white identity associated with the surname Brandeis. There was a slight decrease in the proportion of white individuals bearing this name from 96.89% in 2000 to 95% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static at 0% both in 2000 and 2010. However, there was a new indication of multi-racial identity linked to the surname; in 2010, 2.27% of those with the Brandeis surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |