Find out how popular the last name Braasch is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Braasch.

Braasch, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Braasch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braasch in America

Braasch is the 24305th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braasch surname appeared 1,032 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Braasch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braasch to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Braasch

The surname BRAASCH is of German origin and dates back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lower Saxony, particularly in the areas around the cities of Lüneburg and Hanover. The name is thought to be derived from the Low German word "braak," which means fallow or unploughed land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRAASCH name can be found in the Lüneburg municipal records from the 14th century, where it was spelled as "Braksche." This variation likely stemmed from the local dialect and pronunciation of the time. The name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked on fallow land, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who cleared or cultivated such land.

In the 16th century, the BRAASCH name appeared in various church records and local tax rolls across Lower Saxony, with spellings such as "Braksche," "Brakschen," and "Braaske." One notable figure from this period was Hans Braasch, a landowner and farmer born in the village of Uelzen in 1532. He is mentioned in several property records and legal documents from the late 1500s.

As the name spread throughout Germany, it underwent further variations in spelling, including "Braasche," "Braasch," and "Brasche." In the 18th century, Johann Christian Braasch (1703-1782), a Lutheran pastor and theologian from Lüneburg, gained recognition for his scholarly works on religious philosophy.

During the 19th century, the BRAASCH name became more widely dispersed across Germany and Europe. One notable figure was Wilhelm Braasch (1817-1892), a German entrepreneur and industrialist who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in the city of Chemnitz, Saxony.

In the 20th century, the BRAASCH name continued to spread internationally, with individuals migrating to various parts of the world. One prominent example is Hans-Joachim Braasch (1936-2016), a German-born engineer and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of radar technology and worked for NASA in the United States.

Throughout its history, the BRAASCH surname has maintained a strong presence in Germany, particularly in the northern regions of Lower Saxony and Saxony. While not as common as some other German surnames, it has been carried by notable individuals in various professions, from agriculture and clergy to industry and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braasch

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Braasch.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Braasch was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Braasch has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Braasch was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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