Explore the Family Name Branyon
The meaning of Branyon
Scottish: variant of Branyan. This surname has apparently died out in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Branyon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Branyon decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,942nd most common, but slipped to 41,501st in 2010, a decline of about 6.57%. The number of individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 533 to 524 representing a reduction of around 1.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 10%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #41,501 | -6.57% |
| Count | 533 | 524 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Branyon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts from 2000 to 2010 among those carrying the Branyon surname. While no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicity were recorded, and the count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years, there were changes among other groups. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 87.05% to 84.16%, a drop of approximately 3.32%. On the other hand, individuals who identified as Black increased their representation from 12.38% to 14.31%, which is an increase of 15.59%. Furthermore, a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.15% reporting that they belong to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.05% | 84.16% | -3.32% |
| Black | 12.38% | 14.31% | 15.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |