Explore the Family Name Braund
The meaning of Braund
English (Devon and Cornwall): variant of Brand 1.
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How common is the last name Braund in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Braund saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,761 in terms of commonality among all surnames, but dropped to 37,993 by 2010 - a decrease of 3.35%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Braund increased marginally from 573 to 584, a growth of 1.92%. The proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also experienced a minor drop of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #37,993 | -3.35% |
| Count | 573 | 584 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braund
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Braund, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.38% of those with the Braund surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.72% by 2010. Those who identified as belonging to two or more races made up 1.75% of the Braunds in 2000, but this figure dropped by half to 0.86% in 2010. The percentage of Braunds identifying as Black or Hispanic were initially nonexistent in 2000, but showed a change in 2010, with 1.37% and 1.03% respectively. There was no change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentage remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.72% | -1.7% |
| Black | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 0.86% | -50.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |