Explore the Family Name Bransfield
The meaning of Bransfield
English and Scottish: variant of Branfield with an intrusive -s-, a habitational name from either from Bramfield in Hertfordshire or Suffolk (with dissimilation of -m- to -n-), or an altered form of Bramwell, with post-medieval substitution of -field for -well. It may also be a habitational name, perhaps from Bransfield in Darvel (Ayrshire), unless that place is named from the surname.
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How common is the last name Bransfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bransfield saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,756 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 42,094th spot, demonstrating a decline of 5.88%. The count of individuals with this surname also marginally decreased from 520 in 2000 to 516 in 2010, representing a downshift of 0.77%. This change was reflected in the proportion per 100k people, which also dipped by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #42,094 | -5.88% |
| Count | 520 | 516 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bransfield
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Bransfield identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage did see a small drop from 96.73% to 95.54%, a change of -1.23%. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname during these years. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased from 1.92% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, marking an increase of 31.25%. No data for those identifying as two or more races was available for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.54% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 2.52% | 31.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |