Explore the Family Name Brandford
The meaning of Brandford
English: variant of Branford with intrusive -d-.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandford in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Brandford' has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brandford was ranked 68,782nd in terms of popularity and had a count of 267 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 87,663, with only 212 individuals recorded with the surname. This represents a decrease of 27.45% in rank and 20.6% in count over the decade. The proportion of people named Brandford per 100,000 also saw a drop of 30%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #87,663 | -27.45% |
| Count | 267 | 212 | -20.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Brandford' has also shown some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The surname is predominantly found within the Black community, accounting for 88.39% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 86.79% in 2010. People identifying as White with this surname increased over the decade, from 5.99% to 8.02%. The percentage of individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races also decreased from 5.24% to 4.25%. No individuals with the Brandford surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.39% | 86.79% | -1.81% |
| White | 5.99% | 8.02% | 33.89% |
| Two or More Races | 5.24% | 4.25% | -18.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |