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

Braunecker, 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 Braunecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braunecker in America

Braunecker is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braunecker surname appeared 180 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 Braunecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braunecker 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 Braunecker

The surname Braunecker is of German origin, originating from the region of Bavaria in the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "brun" meaning brown and "eck" meaning corner or edge, potentially referring to a geographic location or a feature of the landscape where the family may have lived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Nürnberg, Germany, where a Johannes Braunecker was mentioned in 1412. The name also appears in various legal documents and land records from the 15th and 16th centuries in the towns of Augsburg and Munich, indicating the presence of Braunecker families in these areas.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Braunecker was Hans Braunecker (1512-1573), a prominent merchant and banker based in Augsburg. His wealth and influence allowed him to contribute significantly to the city's economic and cultural development during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Braunecker name gained further prominence with the birth of Johann Christoph Braunecker (1638-1701), a renowned German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Brandenburg. His works were highly regarded and influential in the development of German Baroque music.

Another notable figure bearing the Braunecker surname was Katharina Braunecker (1787-1865), a German writer and poet who was celebrated for her lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement of the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Braunecker (1843-1919) made a name for himself as a renowned architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek art museum and the Königsplatz plaza.

As the Braunecker family spread throughout Germany and beyond, variations in the spelling of the name arose, such as Braunecker, Brauneker, and Braunecker. Additionally, the name is sometimes found in historical records with prefixes or suffixes, like von Braunecker or Braunecker-Müller, indicating potential noble lineage or marriage connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braunecker

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

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

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