Explore the Family Name Braye
The meaning of Braye
English (Sussex): from the Middle English female personal name Braye. Its origin is unknown but it might derive from Breton bregh ‘fine, brave’.
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How common is the last name Braye in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Braye has seen a decrease in popularity since 2000. In 2000, it ranked 69,201st most popular surname and was carried by 265 individuals. By 2010, it slipped to rank 78,821 as the count dropped to 242, marking an 8.68% decline in the number of people with this surname. This decline also led to a 20% decrease in the proportion of people named Braye per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #78,821 | -13.9% |
| Count | 265 | 242 | -8.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braye
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse ethnic identity associated with the surname Braye. As of 2010, White and Black ethnicities were nearly equally represented, with 47.11% and 47.93% respectively, both seeing slight increases from 2000. The Hispanic representation saw a surge of 9.73%, albeit from a small base of 2.26% in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 31.46%, standing at 2.07% in 2010. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity reported with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47.92% | 47.93% | 0.02% |
| White | 44.91% | 47.11% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.48% | 9.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 2.07% | -31.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |