Explore the Family Name Brandman
The meaning of Brandman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name, a derivative of Brand 4. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ephraim, Faina, Naftula, Yigal, Yossi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brandman experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 75,219th most popular name, but by 2010, it had dropped to 79,338th. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Brandman surname increased marginally from 239 to 240 during the same period. However, the proportion of Brandmans per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, indicating that although the absolute number grew slightly, its prevalence relative to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #79,338 | -5.48% |
| Count | 239 | 240 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Brandman surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages of 94.56% and 93.33% respectively. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 2.93% to 2.08%. Meanwhile, the 2010 census marked the first recording of Brandmans identifying with two or more races, making up 2.08% of those with the surname. There were no recorded instances of Brandmans identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.56% | 93.33% | -1.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.93% | 2.08% | -29.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |