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

Branz, 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 Branz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Branz in America

Branz is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Branz surname appeared 343 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 Branz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Branz 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 Branz

The surname BRANZ is of German origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Branz, located in the southern region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name itself is derived from the old German word "Branz," which means "boundary" or "border."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRANZ surname can be found in the Codex Hirsaugiensis, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 12th century. This manuscript contains records of landowners and noblemen from the region, including several individuals with the surname BRANZ.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Heinrich BRANZ (1310-1378) was mentioned in the Heidelberg Annals as a respected landowner and influential figure in the town of Branz. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.

During the 16th century, the BRANZ surname began to spread across other parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. This was likely due to migration and the expansion of trade routes. One notable individual from this period was Hans BRANZ (1532-1598), a master woodcarver whose intricate works adorned several churches in the region.

In the 17th century, the BRANZ surname made its way to Switzerland, where it was recorded in the town of Bern. A prominent figure from this era was Johann BRANZ (1620-1689), a renowned clockmaker whose timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and elite.

As the name continued to spread throughout Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world, such as the United States and Canada, where many immigrants from Germany and Switzerland settled in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the BRANZ surname, including:

1. Wilhelm BRANZ (1835-1912), a German botanist and explorer known for his extensive work in the Amazon rainforest.
2. Elsa BRANZ (1876-1959), an Austrian-born American writer and poet who published several acclaimed works during the early 20th century.
3. Karl BRANZ (1905-1987), a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
4. Ingrid BRANZ (1928-2002), a German-American painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in numerous galleries across Europe and the United States.
5. Michael BRANZ (1949-present), a Canadian businessman and philanthropist known for his extensive charitable efforts and community involvement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Branz

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

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

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