Explore the Family Name Brandner
The meaning of Brandner
German: variant of Brantner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Heinz, Math.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brandner has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,237th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 30,509th, marking a 31.29% decrease. The count of individuals bearing the surname also reduced during this period from 1,024 to 765, a decline of 25.29%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Brandner per 100,000 people also dipped by 31.58%, from 0.38 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #30,509 | -31.29% |
| Count | 1,024 | 765 | -25.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.26 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandner
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Brandner identify as White, making up 96.88% of the group in 2000 and 95.03% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 1.91%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, both rising from 1.07% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010, an increase of 71.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 95.03% | -1.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.83% | 71.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.83% | 71.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |