Explore the Family Name Branford
The meaning of Branford
English: habitational name from Bramford in Suffolk, named with Old English brōm ‘broom’ + ford ‘ford’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Branford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Branford has decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,134th and fell to the 45,740th spot in 2010, a decrease of 8.56%. The number of individuals with the Branford surname also saw a slight decline, from 485 in 2000 to 467 in 2010, a decrease of 3.71%. Proportionally, Branfords per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #45,740 | -8.56% |
| Count | 485 | 467 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branford
In terms of ethnicity, the Branford surname showed varying changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Branfords identifying as White decreased by 14.45%, from 29.28% to 25.05%, while those identifying as Black saw a minor decrease of 2.62%, from 62.89% to 61.24%. Conversely, the percentage of Branfords identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, almost doubling from 4.74% to 9.21%. There was also an increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 2.68% to 4.28%. However, no changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.89% | 61.24% | -2.62% |
| White | 29.28% | 25.05% | -14.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.74% | 9.21% | 94.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 4.28% | 59.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |