Explore the Family Name Bransford
The meaning of Bransford
English (London): habitational name, perhaps from Bransford (Worcestershire). The placename denoted a ford (Old English ford) leading to a hill-spur named Bragen, perhaps from Old English brægen ‘brain, crown of the head’, used as a transferred topographical term, or from an undetermined pre-English element. It is uncertain, however, that the medieval surname from this place survived into the modern period, and the modern name may be a variant of Branford with an intrusive -s-.
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How common is the last name Bransford in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bransford" has seen minor fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, Bransford was ranked 22,612 in popularity and rose slightly to a rank of 23,268 in 2010, representing a drop of 2.9%. However, this did not translate into a decrease in the total count of persons bearing this surname. In fact, the census recorded 1,061 individuals named Bransford in 2000, a number that increased by 3.2% to 1,095 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased marginally from 0.39 to 0.37 during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,612 | #23,268 | -2.9% |
| Count | 1,061 | 1,095 | 3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bransford
The ethnicity breakdown of the name Bransford also saw some changes over the period between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. Bransford was predominantly associated with White ethnicity in 2000 and 2010, albeit decreasing from 67.30% to 62.47%. The second most common ethnic identity associated with Bransford was Black, which decreased slightly from 22.43% in 2000 to 21.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there were significant increases in Hispanic and those identifying as two or more races, with percentages increasing from 6.88% to 10.5% and 3.02% to 4.02% respectively. The census also reported Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname for the first time in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 62.47% | -7.18% |
| Black | 22.43% | 21.55% | -3.92% |
| Hispanic | 6.88% | 10.5% | 52.62% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 4.02% | 33.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |