Explore the Family Name Brandmeyer
The meaning of Brandmeyer
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who farmed land that had been cleared by burning (see Brandt). Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Brandmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brandmeyer has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,961st amongst all surnames, while in 2010, the ranking improved to 62,045th. Although the change is modest at just 1.45%, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.75% over the decade, rising from 297 to 323. However, the proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #62,045 | 1.45% |
| Count | 297 | 323 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandmeyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the vast majority of people with the Brandmeyer surname identify as White, with this group making up 95.96% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.28% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity group are those who identify as Hispanic, although they only make up a small percentage of Brandmeyers (2.36% in 2000, decreasing slightly to 2.17% in 2010). There were no recorded Brandmeyers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 96.28% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.17% | -8.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |