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

Bracho, 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 Bracho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bracho in America

Bracho is the 44576th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bracho surname appeared 482 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 Bracho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bracho 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 Bracho

The surname BRACHO has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, during the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "barr," meaning "land" or "territory." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who lived or worked on a particular land or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRACHO surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the late 1400s. These records mention a certain Juan BRACHO, a landowner and farmer who resided in the outskirts of the city.

In the 16th century, the BRACHO surname spread throughout Spain and eventually made its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this time period include Diego BRACHO, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

As the centuries passed, the BRACHO surname continued to be present in various historical records and documents. One notable figure was Juana BRACHO, a renowned poet and writer from Seville who lived during the late 1600s. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on the societal norms of her time.

In the 19th century, the BRACHO surname gained prominence in several Spanish-speaking countries. One noteworthy individual was Andrés BRACHO, a Venezuelan military leader who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain. He was born in 1788 and died in 1868.

Another significant figure from this period was Manuel BRACHO, a Mexican politician and statesman who served as the governor of the state of Veracruz from 1857 to 1861. He was born in 1810 and died in 1875.

As the BRACHO surname continued to spread across various regions, it also evolved into different variations and spellings. For instance, in certain parts of Latin America, the name was sometimes spelled as "BRACO" or "BRACCO."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bracho

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

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

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