Explore the Family Name Brannum
The meaning of Brannum
English: variant of Branham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brannum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brannum has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 26,761st most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 25,255th position, indicating an improvement of 5.63%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 855 in 2000 to 981 in 2010, showing a 14.74% growth. The proportion per 100k also saw a rise from 0.32 to 0.33 which is a 3.13% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #25,255 | 5.63% |
| Count | 855 | 981 | 14.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brannum
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brannum, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there are several changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased from 69.94% to 69.01%, whereas those identifying as Black showed a marginal increase from 20.47% to 21.41%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a rise from 4.80% to 5.81%. For the first time in 2010, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded, with proportions of 1.02% and 0.82% respectively. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased notably from 3.63% to 1.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.94% | 69.01% | -1.33% |
| Black | 20.47% | 21.41% | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 5.81% | 21.04% |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 1.94% | -46.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |