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

Brache, 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 Brache surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brache in America

Brache is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brache surname appeared 323 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 Brache.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brache 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 Brache

The surname Brache has its origins in France, with records dating back to the early 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "brache," meaning a type of hunting dog or hound. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a huntsman or dog handler.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of medieval charters and records from the Saint-Père de Chartres Abbey in northern France. This document, dating from around 1150, mentions a person named "Radulfus Brache."

In the 13th century, the surname Brache appeared in various records throughout northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable example is the mention of a "Robertus dictus Brache" in the Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae, a collection of financial records from the Duchy of Normandy, dated around 1260.

The Brache family's connection to hunting and dogs may have led to their association with certain place names. For instance, there is a village called Braches in the Somme department of northern France, which could have been named after an early bearer of the surname.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Brache made notable contributions in various fields. One such person was Jean Brache (c. 1460-1525), a French poet and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris in the early 16th century.

Another notable figure was Nicolas Brache (1571-1647), a French painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums across France.

In the realm of literature, Jacques Brache (1638-1709) was a French author and playwright who wrote several comedies and tragedies during the 17th century, including "L'Esprit Follet" and "La Fausse Veuve."

Moving into the 18th century, Pierre Brache (1720-1799) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Roch and the Hôtel de Salm.

Lastly, Marie-Jeanne Brache (1785-1861) was a French painter and engraver who specialized in portraits and genre scenes. She studied under the renowned artist Jacques-Louis David and exhibited her works at the Paris Salon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brache

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

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

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