Explore the Family Name Brasile
The meaning of Brasile
Italian (southern): probably a variant of Basile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brasile in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brasile has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2000, Brasile ranked as the 66,878th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 67,747th position. This shift represents a decrease of 1.3% over the course of the decade. However, while the rank has declined, the number of individuals with this surname has actually increased during the same period. The count of people named Brasile grew from 276 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #67,747 | -1.3% |
| Count | 276 | 291 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brasile
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Brasile surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, roughly 96.38% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 94.85% by 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as having two or more races was initially small, it saw substantial growth over this period. From 2000 to 2010, those identifying as belonging to two or more races grew from 2.17% to 4.12%, representing an increase of almost 90%. There were no recorded instances of the Brasile surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.85% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 4.12% | 89.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |