Explore the Family Name Brandy
The meaning of Brandy
1. Americanized form of Italian Brandi and possibly also of German Brandwein. 2. French: from a pet form of the personal name Brand, of ancient Germanic origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brandy in the United States?
The surname "Brandy" saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it was ranked 18,883 in terms of commonality but dropped down to 20,627 by 2010, marking a 9.24% drop. The total count of individuals with this last name also dipped from 1,338 to 1,284 during this decade, reflecting a -4.04% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,883 | #20,627 | -9.24% |
| Count | 1,338 | 1,284 | -4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.44 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brandy
As for ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there has been a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brandy" from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black increased from 43.57% to 48.68%, a rise of 11.73%. Those identifying as White saw a decline from 48.51% to 41.43%, marking a 14.59% decrease. The proportion of individuals with mixed ethnic identities rose from 2.69% to 3.04%. Lastly, the Hispanic representation grew significantly by 42.73%, from 3.44% to 4.91% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.57% | 48.68% | 11.73% |
| White | 48.51% | 41.43% | -14.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.44% | 4.91% | 42.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.69% | 3.04% | 13.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |