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

Braver, 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 Braver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braver in America

Braver is the 41657th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braver surname appeared 522 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 Braver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braver 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 Braver

The surname Braver originated in Germany and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "braver," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name likely referred to someone who displayed bravery in battle or other heroic acts.

In the early Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics or occupations. The name Braver may have initially been a descriptive nickname for a particularly brave individual, which then became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Braver can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Bavaria, where it was spelled "Bravere." This document contained records of land transactions and mentioned a man named Johann Bravere, though no further details about him were provided.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, including "Braver," "Bravere," and "Brauere," in records from different German regions, such as Saxony and Swabia. This suggests that the name had spread across Germany by this time.

A notable bearer of the Braver surname was Hans Braver, a German soldier who fought in the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, where the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania defeated the Teutonic Knights. Hans was recorded as having displayed exceptional bravery during the battle, which may have contributed to the fame of the Braver name.

Another historical figure was Elisabeth Braver, a 16th-century woman from the town of Augsburg, who was renowned for her skill in embroidery and needlework. Her intricate creations were sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the 17th century, a man named Johann Braver was a prominent clockmaker in the city of Nuremberg, known for his innovative designs and precision timepieces. His clocks were highly prized by collectors and can still be found in museums today.

During the 18th century, the Braver name was associated with a family of successful merchants and bankers in the city of Frankfurt. The most notable member was Wilhelm Braver, who became one of the wealthiest businessmen in the region and was influential in local politics.

In the 19th century, a German artist named Karl Braver gained recognition for his stunning landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the German countryside. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are still highly regarded by art collectors and historians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braver

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

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

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