Explore the Family Name Bravo
The meaning of Bravo
Spanish and Portuguese: nickname from bravo ‘fierce, violent, or courageous’ (from Latin barbarus ‘barbarian, ruffian’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Juan, Luis, Jesus, Jorge, Francisco, Manuel, Miguel, Angel, Rafael, Guadalupe. Portuguese Joao, Joaquim.
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How common is the last name Bravo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bravo has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 1165th in terms of commonality and rose up to rank 828 by 2010, marking a noteworthy 28.93% change. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a 51.22% jump from 27,576 in 2000 to 41,700 in 2010. This rise is reflected in the per 100k proportion as well, which went up by 38.36%, from 10.22 to 14.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,165 | #828 | 28.93% |
| Count | 27,576 | 41,700 | 51.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 10.22 | 14.14 | 38.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bravo
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the highest percentage of individuals with the surname Bravo identify as Hispanic. There was a slight increase in this group from 88.65% in 2000 to 90.60% in 2010. Representation of this surname among the White population decreased by 20.49%, while there was a drop of 32.69% among those identifying as two or more races. Similarly, the proportion of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities with this surname also experienced reductions. However, it's important to note that any suppression (S) in the data is due to privacy measures taken to protect individual identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.65% | 90.6% | 2.2% |
| White | 7.81% | 6.21% | -20.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.93% | 1.9% | -1.55% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.65% | -7.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0.35% | -32.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.29% | -25.64% |
Bravo ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bravo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 38.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (28.6%) and British & Irish (9.6%). Additional ancestries include French & German, Italian, Filipino & Austronesian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 38.1% |
| Indigenous American | 28.6% |
| British & Irish | 9.6% |
| Other | 23.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Bravo
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bravo have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| San Luis Potosi, Mexico | 53.20% |
| Sinaloa, Mexico | 53.20% |
| Nuevo Leon, Mexico | 53.20% |
| Michoacan, Mexico | 53.20% |
| Mexico City, Mexico | 53.20% |
What Bravo haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bravo is E-M183, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-M183 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and Q-M3, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Cordova, Figueroa, Soto, Benavides, Lujan, Gonzales, Sosa, Mata, Gonzalez, Segura.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bravo surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to some of the first Americans
Though the Ice Age was beginning to retreat when your A2 ancestors first entered North America, there were still massive barriers blocking their way. Glaciers and inhospitable climate covered much of the continent, blocking entry into the interior. Nonetheless, researchers have found evidence that a wave of American founders migrated over 13,000 kilometers to reach southern Chile in only 2,000 years, a blink of an eye in the story of human migration! Their highway to the south was the coast of the Pacific, stocked with fish, diverse marine mammals, and other valuable resources in the rich kelp forests of the upper latitudes and in the abundant fresh-water rivers near the equator. Because of this rapid movement south, the A2 haplogroup and its diverse branches are found throughout North and South America.
What do people with the surname Bravo have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bravo" Surname 33.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bravo" Surname 28.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bravo" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Bravo" Surname 55.3%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bravo?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bravo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition