Explore the Family Name Brauns
The meaning of Brauns
1. German: patronymic from Braun. This surname is also found in Latvia and the Netherlands. 2. Scottish: variant of Brands 2.
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How common is the last name Brauns in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Brauns" experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 55,609th to 56,972nd, marking a decrease of 2.45%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 3.77% over the same period, from 345 to 358 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 7.69%, moving from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #56,972 | -2.45% |
| Count | 345 | 358 | 3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brauns
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the "Brauns" surname identify as White. This proportion slightly decreased from 96.52% in 2000 to 96.37% in 2010, showing a change of -0.16%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 12.64%, moving from 1.74% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native held a constant share of 0.00% during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 96.37% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.96% | 12.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |