Explore the Family Name Braner
The meaning of Braner
Possibly a variant of Branner or Breiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the surname Braner ranked 49,563 in 2000 and slid to a ranking of 54,418 by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.8%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 398 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 4.77%. Accordingly, the proportion of people per 100k bearing the Braner name fell by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #54,418 | -9.8% |
| Count | 398 | 379 | -4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braner
Ethnic identity based on the Braner surname has shown some changes over time as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as white (91.96%), and this percentage increased slightly to 92.61% in 2010. During the same period, individuals identifying as Hispanic rose considerably from 1.76% to 3.43%, a jump of 94.89%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black dropped from 3.77% to 2.64%, a fall of 29.97%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, whereas the 2000 data indicated that 1.76% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.96% | 92.61% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.43% | 94.89% |
| Black | 3.77% | 2.64% | -29.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |