Explore the Family Name Braughton
The meaning of Braughton
English: probably a variant of Broughton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braughton in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Braughton has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Braughton was ranked as the 54,766th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had risen to 52,851st place - an increase of 3.5%. The number of people carrying this surname also rose during this period from 352 to 392, indicating an uptick of 11.36%. Although the surname increased in usage, its proportion per 100k individuals remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #52,851 | 3.5% |
| Count | 352 | 392 | 11.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braughton
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Braughton surname displayed some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of people with this surname identified as White (91.07% in 2010, down slightly from 94.89% in 2000), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic - rising from 1.99% in 2000 to 5.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races marginally increased from 1.42% to 1.53%. However, the representation of Asians/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives within this surname group was either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 91.07% | -4.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 5.36% | 169.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.53% | 7.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |