Explore the Family Name Brau
The meaning of Brau
1. South German (Bräu): from a shortened form of an agent noun denoting a brewer, from Middle High German briuwen ‘to brew’. 2. Catalan and southern French: nickname from the adjective brau meaning ‘brave, fierce’ in Catalan and ‘wild’ in Occitan or from a homonymous noun meaning ‘bull’, both ultimately from Latin barbarus ‘barbarian, ruffian’ (compare Spanish and Portuguese Bravo).
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How common is the last name Brau in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brau has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,192nd most popular, rising to 41,799th by 2010, which represents a change of 5.42%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 459 to 520, marking a growth rate of 13.29%. It's important to note that these figures represent the proportion per 100,000 people, suggesting the surname is relatively uncommon.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,192 | #41,799 | 5.42% |
| Count | 459 | 520 | 13.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brau
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Brau identify as White, though there was a decrease from 84.53% in 2000 to 77.12% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 13.51% to 20.96%, representing a 55.14% change. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a slight reduction, from 1.31% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.53% | 77.12% | -8.77% |
| Hispanic | 13.51% | 20.96% | 55.14% |
| Black | 1.31% | 1.15% | -12.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |