Explore the Family Name Braunschweig
The meaning of Braunschweig
German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Braunschweig in Lower Saxony, known in English as Brunswick. The placename is from the genitive case of the ancient Germanic personal name Bruno (borne by the Duke of Saxony who founded the city in 861) + Old Saxon wīk ‘dwelling place’, ‘settlement’. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Juergen, Kurt, Otto, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Braunschweig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Braunschweig has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 40,397 but climbed to a rank of 38,155 by 2010 - a gain of roughly 5.55%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this period, increasing from 510 to 581, representing a growth rate of almost 13.92%. This raised the proportion of people named Braunschweig per 100,000 population from 0.19 to 0.2, a rise of approximately 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #38,155 | 5.55% |
| Count | 510 | 581 | 13.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braunschweig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Braunschweig demonstrated some variation between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The ethnicity identified as White remained virtually constant, decreasing slightly from 97.84% to 97.76%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnicity showed a decline from 1.96% to 1.38%, a decrease of around 29.59%. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" appeared in 2010 with a proportion of 0.86%, which was not present in the 2000 data. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no significant change, maintaining their proportions at zero across both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 97.76% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.38% | -29.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |