Explore the Family Name Brautigan
The meaning of Brautigan
Americanized form of German Bräutigam (see Brautigam). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Reiner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brautigan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brautigan saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,274th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had slipped to 75,069th, marking a change of -13.27%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 279 in 2000 to 257 in 2010, indicating a drop of -7.89%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Brautigan surname reduced by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #75,069 | -13.27% |
| Count | 279 | 257 | -7.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brautigan
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Brautigan surname identify as White. This percentage increased from 93.55% in 2000 to 96.5% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 3.58% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the percentages of individuals with the Brautigan surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 96.5% | 3.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |