Explore the Family Name Brazelton
The meaning of Brazelton
English: possibly a variant of Brassington.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brazelton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brazelton witnessed a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Brazelton was ranked 14,724th in popularity and was borne by 1,850 individuals in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank slipped to 15,625 with a population increase of only about 1.08%, bringing the total count to 1,870. This represented a decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people, moving from 0.69 to 0.63.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,724 | #15,625 | -6.12% |
| Count | 1,850 | 1,870 | 1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.63 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brazelton
A look at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Brazelton, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some interesting trends between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 71.57% to 68.82%. There was an increment in those identifying with two or more races, which rose significantly by 105.93%, moving from 1.35% to 2.78%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 25.03% to 25.94%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 1.41% to 1.76%. However, the proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not available for 2010 due to suppressed data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.57% | 68.82% | -3.84% |
| Black | 25.03% | 25.94% | 3.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.78% | 105.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.76% | 24.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |