Explore the Family Name Branum
The meaning of Branum
Irish: variant of Branham. This surname is now rare in Ireland and Britain.
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How common is the last name Branum in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Branum showed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname's rank was 10557 and rose to 11047 by 2010, marking a -4.64% change in its rank. The count of this surname increased from 2788 in 2000 to 2878 in 2010, showing a 3.23% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -4.85%, moving from 1.03 in 2000 to 0.98 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,557 | #11,047 | -4.64% |
| Count | 2,788 | 2,878 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 0.98 | -4.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branum
The ethnic identity breakdown of individuals with the Branum surname was also recorded in the Decennial U.S. Census data. Over the decade, there were increases and decreases across different ethnic groups. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 61.54%, from 0.39 to 0.63. The representation of two or more races went up by 23.13%, from 1.47 to 1.81. Those identifying as White saw a decrease of -2.24%, moving from 93.33 to 91.24. There was a significant increase within the Hispanic community, going up by 122.06%, from 1.36 to 3.02. The Black community saw a decrease from 2.40 to 1.91, marking a -20.42% change. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced an increase of 33.65%, from 1.04 to 1.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 91.24% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 3.02% | 122.06% |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.91% | -20.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.81% | 23.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 1.39% | 33.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.63% | 61.54% |