Explore the Family Name Braziel
The meaning of Braziel
Irish: variant of Brazil 1. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain and Ireland.
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How common is the last name Braziel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Braziel has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved up by 7.54% from 15,473 to 14,307. Simultaneously, the count of people with this last name increased by 20.44%, rising from 1,737 to 2,092. The proportion of individuals named Braziel per 100,000 residents also saw an increase from 0.64 to 0.71, a growth of 10.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,473 | #14,307 | 7.54% |
| Count | 1,737 | 2,092 | 20.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.71 | 10.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Braziel
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals some changes over the decade. While the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic with the surname Braziel increased by 62.86% and 45.41% respectively, there was a decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native by 55.81%. The counts for those who identify as White or Black remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 1.64% in Whites and a marginal decrease of 2.69% among Blacks. The group identifying with two or more races also saw a slight decrease, dropping by 12.71%. It's important to note that these shifts are based on the Decennial U.S. Census data and may not reflect all nuances of ethnic identity for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.14% | 50.96% | 1.64% |
| Black | 44.21% | 43.02% | -2.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 3.01% | 45.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.06% | -12.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.57% | 62.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 0.38% | -55.81% |