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

Branton, 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 Branton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Branton in America

Branton is the 11264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Branton surname appeared 2,807 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 Branton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Branton 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 Branton

The surname BRANTON is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "bran" and "tun," which together mean "the town by the burnt place" or "the settlement near the burnt clearing."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRANTON surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and property conducted in 1086 under the reign of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Brantan in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as Brantone and Brantun, appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of England. This suggests that the surname was relatively well-established by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the BRANTON surname was Sir John Branton, a prominent landowner and knight who served under King Edward III. He participated in several military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War against France.

The BRANTON surname has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Branton Green in Staffordshire and Branton Village in Northumberland. These locations likely derived their names from individuals bearing the BRANTON surname who settled or held influential positions in those areas.

Another prominent individual with the BRANTON surname was Thomas Branton (1570-1641), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. He was known for his religious writings and sermons during the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, William Branton (1719-1784) was a respected architect and surveyor who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and Somerset House.

During the 19th century, John Branton (1810-1876) was a successful businessman and industrialist who established several textile mills in Lancashire, England. His entrepreneurial endeavors played a significant role in the region's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution.

The BRANTON surname has continued to be represented throughout history by individuals from various professions and backgrounds, contributing to the rich tapestry of English culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Branton

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

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

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