Explore the Family Name Branscome
The meaning of Branscome
English: variant of Branscomb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Branscome in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Branscome has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Branscome was ranked as the 23,167th most popular surname, while in 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 22,689. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by about 10 percent from 1,028 to 1,130 over the same period. Despite these changes, the proportion of Branscomes per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #22,689 | 2.06% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,130 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branscome
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those bearing the surname Branscome between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly identified as White in 2000, there was a decrease of about 5.79 percent down to 87.70 percent in 2010. There was an apparent increase in the number of Branscomes identifying as Black, from 5.74 percent in 2000 to 10.44 percent in 2010, marking an 81.88 percent change. Also, a new appearance in the Hispanic category was noted in 2010 at 0.88 percent. Those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnic identities also increased from 0.49 to 0.62. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 87.7% | -5.79% |
| Black | 5.74% | 10.44% | 81.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.49% | 0.62% | 26.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |