Explore the Family Name Brazzel
The meaning of Brazzel
Irish: variant of Brazil.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brazzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brazzel has undergone a significant shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 43,798 in 2000, it fell to 57,781 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 31.93%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 464 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, reflecting a 24.14% drop. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people also declined by roughly 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #57,781 | -31.93% |
| Count | 464 | 352 | -24.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brazzel
The ethnic identity associated with the Brazzel surname has seen some distinct changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a majority identified as White (73.28%), followed by Black (21.12%). By 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as White had slightly decreased to 71.88%, there was also a marginal drop among those identifying as Black (20.45%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of individuals holding the Brazzel surname and identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.55% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a steep decline in those identifying with two or more races, from 2.80% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.28% | 71.88% | -1.91% |
| Black | 21.12% | 20.45% | -3.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 4.55% | 75.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 1.42% | -49.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |