Explore the Family Name Brassfield
The meaning of Brassfield
English: habitational name, perhaps from Braishfield All Saints (Hampshire), but the surname has had a substantial history in Macclesfield (Cheshire) since at least the 1640s, so it may be an altered form of Brushfield, a habitational name from Brushfield (Derbyshire), about 15 miles east of Macclesfield. History: George Brassfield came to VA from Macclesfield (Cheshire) as an indentured servant, aged 9 or 10, in 1698 aboard the Loyalty.
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How common is the last name Brassfield in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brassfield has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 14,628th most popular name in 2000, it fell to the 15,687th spot in 2010, which represents a decrease of 7.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly reduced from 1,865 in 2000 to 1,860 in 2010, marking a drop of 0.27%. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.7%, going from 0.69 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,628 | #15,687 | -7.24% |
| Count | 1,865 | 1,860 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brassfield
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes for those bearing the Brassfield surname. While no Asian/Pacific Islanders were recorded in 2000, there was a small percentage (0.27%) by 2010. Similarly, the proportion of Hispanic individuals increased from zero to 2.47% over the decade. The number of people identifying as two or more races went up by 50%, from 1.72% to 2.58%. However, the percentage of White individuals decreased from 81.55% to 77.37%, and the Black community saw an increase from 12.17% to 14.46%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group showed a minor increase from 2.79% to 2.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.55% | 77.37% | -5.13% |
| Black | 12.17% | 14.46% | 18.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.79% | 2.85% | 2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.58% | 50% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |