Explore the Family Name Braunlich
The meaning of Braunlich
German (Bräunlich): variant of Bräunling, from an ancient Germanic personal name (see Brauning). Some characteristic forenames: German Elke, Fritz, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Braunlich in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Braunlich has seen slight changes in its popularity over time. In 2000, Braunlich ranked 82,344 in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 84,748, a decrease of 2.92%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 213 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.76%. The proportion of individuals with the Braunlich surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #84,748 | -2.92% |
| Count | 213 | 221 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braunlich
In terms of ethnic identity, the Braunlich surname has been predominantly associated with White ethnicity over the years, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.59% of Braunlichs were identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 98.19% by 2010. There have been no recorded instances of Braunlichs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 98.19% | -0.41% |
| 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% |