Explore the Family Name Brandvold
The meaning of Brandvold
Norwegian: habitational name from any of various farms named Brandvoll, from brand ‘fire, burning’ + voll (from Old Norse vǫllr ‘green field, pasture’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandvold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brandvold has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,574 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 45,026 — a change of -1.01%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased during this period from 454 to 476, marking a growth rate of 4.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped slightly, from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #45,026 | -1.01% |
| Count | 454 | 476 | 4.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandvold
The ethnic identity associated with the Brandvold surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a majority identifying as White, which increased marginally from 94.05% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose significantly from 1.10% to 1.68%. However, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.64% to 2.52%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. In 2000, there was a small representation (1.54%) of American Indian and Alaskan Native, which dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 94.96% | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 2.52% | -4.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.68% | 52.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |