Explore the Family Name Brayer
The meaning of Brayer
1. English: from an agent derivative of Middle English brai ‘pestle’ (Old French breie, broie), for someone who made, sold or used pestles. 2. Scottish and northern Irish: shortened form of Scottish McBrayer. 3. German: variant of Breyer ‘brewer’. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish brayer ‘brewer’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Menachem, Mirra, Yakov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brayer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brayer saw a marginal decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 50,903 to 52,482, a change of -3.1%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 385 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.6%. The proportion per 100k also dipped by 7.14% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #52,482 | -3.1% |
| Count | 385 | 395 | 2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brayer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a majority of those with the Brayer surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.62% in 2000 to 95.19% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose by 16.92%, while those identifying as Black fell by 30.22%. No data was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 95.19% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.52% | 16.92% |
| Black | 1.82% | 1.27% | -30.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |