Explore the Family Name Brattin
The meaning of Brattin
Scottish (Wigtownshire): variant of Bratton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brattin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brattin has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 42,363 but slipped to 47,186 by 2010, marking an 11.38% drop. During this same period, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 482 to 450, representing a reduction of 6.64%. The proportion per 100k population similarly fell by 16.67%, from 0.18 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #47,186 | -11.38% |
| Count | 482 | 450 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brattin
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that almost all people carrying the Brattin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000 about 97.10% identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.89% in 2010. In 2000, some 1.24% identified as Hispanic, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 96.89% | -0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |