Explore the Family Name Brandwein
The meaning of Brandwein
Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: occupational name for a distiller, from German Branntwein ‘spirits, brandy’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avraham, Mechel, Mordecai, Shmuel, Yitzchok.
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How common is the last name Brandwein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brandwein has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 41,722 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 40,672, representing a change of 2.52%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 491 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.37%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #40,672 | 2.52% |
| Count | 491 | 537 | 9.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandwein
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brandwein as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity, contributing to over 96% in both 2000 and 2010, with a negligible decrease of -0.04%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races has seen a notable increase, rising from 1.63% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010, a change of 48.47%. However, there were no individuals with the surname Brandwein who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 96.09% | -0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.42% | 48.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |