Explore the Family Name Branyan
The meaning of Branyan
Scottish: phonetic spelling of the traditional pronunciation of Branzean, an extinct surname first recorded as Branzane in 16th-century Dumfriesshire, of unexplained etymology. The surname Branyan is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Branyan in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Branyan has experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Branyan was ranked as the 58,849th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to the 70,208th position, representing a 19.3% decrease in rank. The count or number of people with this surname also decreased from 322 to 279 over the same period, indicating a drop of 13.35%. Consequently, the proportion of Americans with the surname Branyan per 100,000 people fell by 25%, from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #70,208 | -19.3% |
| Count | 322 | 279 | -13.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branyan
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Branyan surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Branyan surname identified as White, with 92.55% in 2000 and 91.76% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 0.85%. The representation of Hispanic holders of the Branyan surname increased significantly during this time, rising by 44.35% from 2.48% to 3.58%. There was also a moderate increase in those identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.17% to 2.51%. However, there were no recorded instances of Branyan surname holders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.55% | 91.76% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.58% | 44.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 2.51% | 15.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |