Explore the Family Name Braunfeld
The meaning of Braunfeld
Jewish: artificial compound from German braun ‘brown’ + Feld ‘field’. Compare Brownfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Braunfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Braunfeld has seen a modest increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Braunfeld was ranked 118,236th most popular surname and by 2010 it had climbed to the 114,424th place, marking a change of 3.22 percent. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 136 to 153, an increase of 12.5 percent. However, the proportion of Braunfelds per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #114,424 | 3.22% |
| Count | 136 | 153 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braunfeld
On the other side of the coin, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Braunfeld is predominantly White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 98.53 percent and 96.73 percent of the Braunfeld population respectively. This marked a slight decrease of 1.83 percent over the decade. In contrast, no Braunfelds self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 96.73% | -1.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |