Explore the Family Name Brazda
The meaning of Brazda
Czech and Slovak (Brázda): from brázda ‘furrow’, presumably a nickname denoting someone with a habitually ‘furrowed brow’, i.e. a worrier, or perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived by cultivated land.
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How common is the last name Brazda in the United States?
The surname Brazda has shown a rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 57,252 in terms of popularity in the United States and ascended to 54,752 by 2010, marking a 4.37% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 333 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, a significant 12.91% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of Brazdas per 100,000 people in the country saw a growth of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #54,752 | 4.37% |
| Count | 333 | 376 | 12.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brazda
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the Brazda surname identify as White, with a small percentage increase of 0.90% from 94.89% in 2000 to 95.74% in 2010. There was a reduction in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping by -11.48% from 2.70% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. The census reported no Brazdas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.8% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 95.74% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.39% | -11.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |