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

Brame, 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 Brame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brame in America

Brame is the 10935th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brame surname appeared 2,911 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 Brame.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brame 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 Brame

The surname Brame originated in France, where it can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "brame," which means "to bray" or "to cry out." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname for someone with a loud or boisterous voice.

The earliest known record of the name Brame appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document includes several entries for individuals bearing the name Brame or similar spellings, such as Bram or Brahme.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Brame family was concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany. This is evidenced by historical records and the prevalence of place names containing the root "Brame," such as Bramevilliers and Bramevaque.

One notable figure bearing the Brame surname was Jean Brame, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his influential works on moral philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Brame family settled in England, where they established themselves as respected landowners and members of the gentry. One prominent English Brame was Sir Thomas Brame (1620-1692), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in his hometown of Bristol.

Another individual of historical significance was Jacques Brame (1745-1821), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He rose to the rank of General and played a crucial role in several important battles during the Napoleonic Wars.

Over time, the Brame surname spread to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, where it can still be found today. Despite its evolution and geographical dispersal, the name retains its connection to its Old French roots and the legacy of those who bore it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brame

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

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

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