Explore the Family Name Braunagel
The meaning of Braunagel
German: metonymic occupational name for a nail smith, from braun ‘brown’ + nagel ‘nail’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wendelin, Egon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braunagel in the United States?
The Braunagel surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 7.28%, shifting from 82,344th most popular in 2000 to 88,336th in 2010. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname reduced by 1.41%, from 213 in 2000 to 210 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%, representing a decrease from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #88,336 | -7.28% |
| Count | 213 | 210 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braunagel
In terms of ethnicity, the Braunagel surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.65% of these individuals identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly to 95.24% by 2010. Interestingly, the number of Braunagels identifying with two or more races saw a rise in 2010, registering at 2.86% up from 0% in 2000. There were no recorded Braunagels who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.24% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |