Explore the Family Name Bratz
The meaning of Bratz
German (also Brätz): from a Germanized diminutive of the Slavic word brat ‘brother’ (Old Slavic bratrъ).
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How common is the last name Bratz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bratz decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,840th most common last name, but by 2010, it fell to the 42,094th position, a drop of over 41%. The count of people with this surname also declined significantly during this period from 743 to 516, reflecting a decrease of about 30.5%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people dropped by almost 40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,840 | #42,094 | -41.07% |
| Count | 743 | 516 | -30.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.17 | -39.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bratz
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bratz identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.29% over the decade. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups recorded for either year. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by approximately 55%, from 1.88% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals reporting two or more races rose by over 43% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 94.19% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.91% | 54.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.55% | 43.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |