Explore the Family Name Braten
The meaning of Braten
Norwegian (Bråten): see Braaten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braten in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Braten saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 120,330 most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 121,590 spot, reflecting a modest 1.05% decrease. Despite a drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Braten surname increased by approximately 6.77%, from 133 in 2000 to 142 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.05 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #121,590 | -1.05% |
| Count | 133 | 142 | 6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braten
The ethnicity associated with the surname Braten, based on the same census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.24% of those bearing the Braten surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 97.89% in 2010. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities. The levels of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native associated with the surname remained at zero in both years. This data emphasizes the strong association of the Braten surname with the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 97.89% | 1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |