Explore the Family Name Brannam
The meaning of Brannam
Irish: variant of Brannan (see Brennan).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brannam in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Brannam surname has seen a decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 39,617th and dropped to 47,356th in 2010, depicting a 19.53% reduction. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by 14.18% from 522 in 2000 to 448 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 21.05%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to just 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #47,356 | -19.53% |
| Count | 522 | 448 | -14.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brannam
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Brannam has shown some variation according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. As of 2010, 89.96% of those bearing the Brannam name identify as White, a slight decrease from 90.61% in 2000. The Hispanic population holding this surname grew by 36.09%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races increased by 37.44%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Black saw a decrease of 19.87%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.61% | 89.96% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.13% | 36.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 2.9% | 37.44% |
| Black | 3.07% | 2.46% | -19.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |