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

Brant, 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 Brant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brant in America

Brant is the 3301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brant surname appeared 10,886 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Brant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brant 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 Brant

The surname Brant originated in the Netherlands, particularly in the province of Gelderland. It is believed to have derived from the Old Dutch word "brant," which means "fire" or "burning." This surname likely referred to someone who lived near a burning area or was associated with a profession related to fire, such as a charcoal burner or a blacksmith.

The earliest recorded instances of the Brant surname date back to the 13th century in the Netherlands. In medieval times, the name was spelled in various ways, including Brant, Brandt, and Brand. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Hendrick Brant, a merchant from Arnhem, who was mentioned in historical records from the year 1275.

The Brant surname gained prominence in the 15th century with the birth of Sebastian Brant (1457-1521), a German humanist, satirist, and scholar. He is best known for his satirical work, "Das Narrenschiff" (The Ship of Fools), which was published in 1494 and became a significant work of the Renaissance era.

Another notable figure with the Brant surname was Joseph Brant (1742-1807), a Mohawk military leader who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in the Mohawk village of Canajorharie, in what is now New York. Brant's Mohawk name was Thayendanegea, and he is remembered for his efforts to protect the interests of the Iroquois Confederacy during the conflict.

In the Netherlands, the Brant surname is closely associated with the city of Rotterdam. One of the most famous individuals with this surname from Rotterdam was Jacob Brant (1613-1677), a successful merchant and politician who served as the mayor of Rotterdam from 1661 to 1677.

Another notable bearer of the Brant surname was Hubert Adriaan Brant (1786-1845), a Dutch jurist and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Netherlands from 1837 to 1840. He played a significant role in the drafting of the Dutch Criminal Code of 1838.

Throughout history, the Brant surname has been carried by individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including artists, writers, politicians, and military leaders. While its origins can be traced back to the Netherlands, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brant

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

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

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