Explore the Family Name Brandow
The meaning of Brandow
Americanized form of German Brandau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Brandow" has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 21,025 in 2000 to 19,223 in 2010, an increase of 8.57%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 21.2%, growing from 1,165 people in 2000 to 1,412 in 2010. This growth in popularity is also reflected in the proportion per 100k, which rose by 11.63% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,025 | #19,223 | 8.57% |
| Count | 1,165 | 1,412 | 21.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.48 | 11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandow
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brandow", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 91.85% of those with the surname identified as White, but this figure slightly reduced to 90.93% in 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant decrease in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with a drop of 54.55%. Conversely, the proportion of people identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 48.26%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed marginal decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.85% | 90.93% | -1% |
| Black | 3.61% | 3.47% | -3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.55% | 48.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.84% | 53.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.85% | -1.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.35% | -54.55% |