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

Braaten, 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 Braaten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braaten in America

Braaten is the 11035th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braaten surname appeared 2,881 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Braaten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braaten 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 Braaten

The surname Braaten is of Norwegian origin, originating from the village of Bråten in Østerdalen, Norway. The name likely emerged around the 13th century, derived from the Old Norse word "brāta," meaning a small farm or clearing.

The earliest recorded instances of the Braaten surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various Norwegian parish records and census documents. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name include Arne Braaten, born in 1462 in Rendalen, and Ingrid Braaten, born in 1489 in Tolga.

In the 16th century, the Braaten surname appeared in several legal documents and land deeds, indicating the family's involvement in agricultural and farming activities. Notably, Olav Braaten, born in 1521 in Tynset, was a prominent landowner and farmer in the region.

By the 17th century, the Braaten name had spread to other parts of Norway, with several bearers of the name mentioned in church records and local histories. One notable figure from this period was Erik Braaten, born in 1642 in Trondheim, who was a respected merchant and trader.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Braaten surname continued to be associated with farming and rural life in Norway. Some notable individuals from this period include Nils Braaten, born in 1754 in Rendalen, who was a respected farmer and community leader, and Ingrid Braaten, born in 1821 in Tolga, who was known for her exceptional skills in traditional Norwegian handicrafts.

As the 19th century progressed, the Braaten name also began to appear in other parts of Scandinavia, as well as in North America, where many Norwegians emigrated. One notable example is Hans Braaten, born in 1865 in Rendalen, who later settled in Minnesota, USA, and became a successful farmer and community leader.

Throughout its history, the Braaten surname has been closely tied to its Norwegian roots, with many bearers of the name continuing to carry on the traditions and values associated with rural life and agriculture in Norway.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braaten

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

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 Braaten 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 Braaten 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 Braaten was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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