Explore the Family Name Brath
The meaning of Brath
1. English and Scottish: nickname for an irascible person, from Middle English bratthe, brathe ‘violence, anger’. 2. German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Brath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brath' has seen a mild decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,996th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 101,247th position, marking a 17.73% decline in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 202 to 178 during the same period, reflecting an 11.88% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 decreased by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #101,247 | -17.73% |
| Count | 202 | 178 | -11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brath
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Brath' identify as White. In 2000, a vast 94.55% of those surveyed were White, although this figure experienced a slight decline to 91.57% by 2010. Notably, there was no representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the 2010 census did record a slight increase in diversity with 3.37% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 2.81% self-identifying as Hispanic. The Black demographic, however, saw a decline, with 2.48% identifying as such in 2000, but none recorded in the 2010 survey.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 91.57% | -3.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |