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

Braly, 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 Braly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braly in America

Braly is the 31211th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braly surname appeared 743 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 Braly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braly 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 Braly

The surname BRALY has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bræl," which means "to roast or broil." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation, likely a cook or someone who worked with ovens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273, where it is spelled as "Brayl." This document contains records of landowners and taxpayers in the region during that time.

Another early mention of the name is in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it appears as "Braylye." This record was a tax assessment roll, indicating that individuals with this surname were landowners or had some level of wealth at that time.

In the late 14th century, the name is found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, where it is recorded as "Brayly." These rolls contained records of legal proceedings and transactions within the manor.

During the 16th century, the BRALY surname began to appear more frequently in various parish records across England. One notable individual was John Braly, born in 1542 in Warwickshire, who was a renowned painter and illustrator during the Elizabethan era.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Braly, born in 1619 in Lincolnshire, who was a prominent figure in the Puritan movement and was instrumental in establishing one of the first Puritan settlements in the American colonies.

In the 18th century, the BRALY surname continued to be found in various records across England. One notable example is William Braly, born in 1734 in Oxfordshire, who was a respected scholar and author, known for his works on philosophy and theology.

As the surname spread throughout England, it also began to appear in different spellings, such as Brayly, Brayley, and Bralley, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Throughout its history, the BRALY surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, authors, scholars, and religious figures. While its origins can be traced back to occupational roots, the name has taken on a broader significance over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braly

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

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

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