Explore the Family Name Brautigam
The meaning of Brautigam
German (Bräutigam): relationship name, from Middle High German briutegome ‘bridegroom’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Hans, Hermann, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Brautigam in the United States?
The surname Brautigam has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 22,521st in popularity and had a count of 1,066. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 23,957th and the count dropped slightly to 1,053, representing a 1.22 percent decline. The proportion of the name per 100,000 people also dipped by 10 percent from 0.4 to 0.36 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,521 | #23,957 | -6.38% |
| Count | 1,066 | 1,053 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brautigam
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Brautigam surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The figures show a minor decrease in this demographic over the decade, falling from 92.68 percent to 90.88 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 24.87 percent, rising from 5.63 percent in 2000 to 7.03 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Black represented approximately 1 percent of individuals with this surname in both years, with a slight decrease of 7.77 percent noted. Records reflect no individuals with the surname claiming Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. A new category appeared in the 2010 census data, showing that 0.66 percent of individuals with the surname Brautigam identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.68% | 90.88% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 5.63% | 7.03% | 24.87% |
| Black | 1.03% | 0.95% | -7.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |