Explore the Family Name Brantly
The meaning of Brantly
Variant of Brantley, a surname of South German or Swiss German origin.
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How common is the last name Brantly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brantly has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 38,992nd most popular surname and slipped to 43,584th place by 2010, marking an 11.78% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 532 in 2000 to 495 in 2010, indicating a 6.95% reduction. Similarly, the proportion of Brantly per 100,000 people decreased by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,992 | #43,584 | -11.78% |
| Count | 532 | 495 | -6.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brantly
As for the ethnic identity associated with the name Brantly, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased notably from 1.69% to 3.84%. The percentage of white individuals with the surname Brantly also saw an increase from 72.74% to 75.96%. However, there was a substantial decrease in the percentage of Black individuals from 23.31% to 16.57%. Lastly, the Hispanic percentage of the Brantly surname rose from 1.13% to 2.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.74% | 75.96% | 4.43% |
| Black | 23.31% | 16.57% | -28.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 3.84% | 127.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.83% | 150.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |