Explore the Family Name Branon
The meaning of Branon
Irish: variant of Brannan, itself a variant of Brennan. This surname is now rare in Ireland and Britain.
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How common is the last name Branon in the United States?
The surname Branon saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was the 36,630th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 40,313th place, marking a decrease of 10.05%. The total count of people bearing the surname also fell from 576 in 2000 to 543 in 2010, representing a drop of 5.73%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k individuals in the population also declined by 14.29% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,630 | #40,313 | -10.05% |
| Count | 576 | 543 | -5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Branon identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 83.85% to 84.53%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise of 66.39%, albeit from a low base of 1.22% to 2.03%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black decreased from 13.72% to 11.23%. There wasn't any representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories in 2000, but by 2010, there was a notable emergence of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.85% | 84.53% | 0.81% |
| Black | 13.72% | 11.23% | -18.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.03% | 66.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |