Explore the Family Name Brantner
The meaning of Brantner
German (also Bräntner): topographic name for a settler on land cleared by fire, from Middle High German brant ‘burn’ + the suffix -ner denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Brantner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brantner has experienced a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 13,040 in 2000 to 12,136 in 2010, a change of 6.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,155 in 2000 to 2,567 in 2010, which is an impressive growth of 19.12%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals per 100,000 bearing the surname Brantner rose by 8.75% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,040 | #12,136 | 6.93% |
| Count | 2,155 | 2,567 | 19.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.87 | 8.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brantner
The ethnicity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting trends for the surname Brantner between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this decreased slightly from 96.94% in 2000 to 95.64% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.74% to 1.29%, and in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.30% to 2.06%. A small percentage identified as Black, with a modest increase from 0.32% to 0.47%. However, the data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 95.64% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.06% | 58.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.29% | 74.32% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.47% | 46.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.32% | 0% | 0% |