Explore the Family Name Brandi
The meaning of Brandi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Brando. Compare Brandy. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Antonio, Angelo, Attilio, Cinzia, Emilio, Luigi, Onorato, Otilia, Rico.
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How common is the last name Brandi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brandi" has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,970 in popularity with a count of 807 individuals, or a proportion of 0.3 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it fell to rank 31,554 with only 733 individuals having this surname, leading to a proportion of 0.25 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -12.81 in rank and -9.17 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,970 | #31,554 | -12.81% |
| Count | 807 | 733 | -9.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandi
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname "Brandi" identified as White (89.96%). However, by 2010, this percentage dropped to 84.45%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 6.44% in 2000 to 11.32% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases, rising from 0.62% to 0.95% and 1.24% to 1.91% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black decreased significantly from 1.73% to 0.68%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group appeared for the first time in 2010 with a proportion of 0.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.96% | 84.45% | -6.12% |
| Hispanic | 6.44% | 11.32% | 75.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.91% | 54.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.95% | 53.23% |
| Black | 1.73% | 0.68% | -60.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |