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

Bratz, 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 Bratz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bratz in America

Bratz is the 42094th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bratz surname appeared 516 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 Bratz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bratz 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 Bratz

The surname "Bratz" is of German origin, emerging in the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "bratz," which means "to crackle" or "to roast." This name likely referred to an occupation, such as a baker or someone involved in the preparation of roasted foods.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "Bratz" can be traced back to the regions of Bavaria and Franconia in southern Germany. In the 14th century, a record from the town of Nuremberg mentions a "Hans Bratz," who was a baker by trade.

In the 16th century, the name "Bratz" appeared in various historical documents and records across Germany. For instance, a "Johann Bratz" was listed as a resident of the town of Bamberg in 1542. Additionally, a "Peter Bratz" was documented as a member of the guild of bakers in the city of Augsburg in 1578.

One notable individual with the surname "Bratz" was Johann Georg Bratz (1719-1784), a German philosopher and theologian from the town of Marbach am Neckar. He was a professor at the University of Tübingen and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Johann Gottfried Bratz (1735-1804), a German architect and master builder from the city of Dresden. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Dresden, including the Katholische Hofkirche (Catholic Court Church) and the Zwinger Palace.

In the 19th century, a "Wilhelm Bratz" (1832-1903) gained recognition as a German architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the development and expansion of the city of Leipzig, designing several public buildings and overseeing the city's infrastructure projects.

The name "Bratz" can also be found in various place names and geographical locations across Germany. For example, there is a village called "Bratzenhausen" in the state of Hesse, which likely derived its name from a person with the surname "Bratz" who lived or owned land in that area.

While the surname "Bratz" is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history rooted in the German culture and traditions, particularly in the occupations of baking and food preparation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bratz

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

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

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