Explore the Family Name Bratten
The meaning of Bratten
1. English: variant of Bratton. 2. Swedish (Brattén): ornamental name composed of the personal name Bratt + the adjectival suffix -én, from Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 3. Norwegian: variant of Braaten. 4. Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Bratten in western Norway, from bratt ‘steep, precipitous (slope)’.
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How common is the last name Bratten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bratten slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the name ranked as the 18,909th most common surname in America, but fell to the 19,087th position a decade later. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname actually increased over this period, with the count rising by approximately 6.74% from 1,336 in 2000 to 1,426 in 2010. Despite this, due to population growth, the proportion of individuals named Bratten per 100,000 residents declined by 4.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,909 | #19,087 | -0.94% |
| Count | 1,336 | 1,426 | 6.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bratten
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bratten also saw changes between the years 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of Brattens were identified as White, though this percentage dropped marginally from 78.52% to 74.89% over the decade. The next largest ethnic group was Black, which showed a slight increase, from 18.19% to 19.71%. The group identifying as Hispanic experienced a notable growth rate of nearly 57%, increasing from 1.65% to 2.59%. Similarly, those reporting two or more races increased their representation within the Bratten surname holders by 60.74%, going from 1.35% to 2.17%. No Brattens were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.52% | 74.89% | -4.62% |
| Black | 18.19% | 19.71% | 8.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.59% | 56.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.17% | 60.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |