Explore the Family Name Brandley
The meaning of Brandley
Americanized form of South German Brändle (see Brandle) or Swiss German Brändli (see Brandli).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brandley has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,657 and by 2010 it dropped to 53,538, a decrease of approximately 28.52%. The count of individuals with this name also fell during this period, from 492 in 2000 down to 386 in 2010, marking a drop of 21.54%. For every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals with the surname Brandley went from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, experiencing a decrease of 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #53,538 | -28.52% |
| Count | 492 | 386 | -21.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandley
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a shift in the distribution of ethnic identity among those with the surname Brandley. In 2000, 76.63% identified as White, decreasing to 70.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 18.90% to 22.54%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.44% to 3.89%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, compared to 1.02% in 2000. There were also no records of anyone with the surname Brandley identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.63% | 70.47% | -8.04% |
| Black | 18.9% | 22.54% | 19.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.89% | 59.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |