Branas Surname
Approximately 596 people bear this surname
Branas Surname User-submission:
The Branas (or Vranas) surname originates from a prominent Byzantine noble family active between the 11th and 13th centuries, particularly in Thrace and Adrianople. The name's etymology is debated; some scholars suggest it derives from the Greek word vrania, meaning 'quilt,' while others link it to the Slavic term vrana, meaning 'crow,' possibly referencing dark features or symbolism.
Read More About This SurnameBranas Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 216 | 1:1,678,051 | 111,588 |
| France | 158 | 1:420,397 | 61,236 |
| Poland | 98 | 1:387,844 | 42,215 |
| Brazil | 36 | 1:5,946,509 | 145,792 |
| Puerto Rico | 25 | 1:142,006 | 1,869 |
| Uruguay | 19 | 1:180,619 | 14,948 |
| Switzerland | 13 | 1:631,763 | 43,230 |
| Cuba | 6 | 1:1,920,453 | 8,345 |
| Spain | 6 | 1:7,792,006 | 100,283 |
| Argentina | 5 | 1:8,548,683 | 204,003 |
| Denmark | 2 | 1:2,822,358 | 76,882 |
| Ecuador | 2 | 1:7,952,923 | 34,269 |
| Belgium | 2 | 1:5,748,322 | 130,559 |
| Australia | 2 | 1:13,497,850 | 222,987 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 1:7,236,746 | 16,511 |
| Romania | 1 | 1:20,077,870 | 89,414 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
| Algeria | 1 | 1:38,631,551 | 130,422 |
The alternate forms: Brañas (1,671), Branaś (11) & Brańas (1) are calculated separately.
Branas Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Branas (or Vranas) surname originates from a prominent Byzantine noble family active between the 11th and 13th centuries, particularly in Thrace and Adrianople. The name's etymology is debated; some scholars suggest it derives from the Greek word vrania, meaning 'quilt,' while others link it to the Slavic term vrana, meaning 'crow,' possibly referencing dark features or symbolism. Following the decline of Byzantine influence, descendants of the Branas family assimilated into local populations, with modern descendants of the family found in regions such as Aydın, İzmir, Manisa (Turkey), Greek Macedonia, and southwest Bulgaria.
- BritannicaBranas Demographics
Average Branas Salary in
United States
$33,333 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Branas Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Branas Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Branas (Russian: Бранас) occurs more in The United States more than any other country or territory. It can be rendered as a variant: Brañas, Branaś or Brańas. For other possible spellings of Branas click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Branas? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 539,451st most widely held surname at a global level, borne by around 1 in 12,227,426 people. This last name occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 46 percent of Branas are found; 27 percent are found in North America and 27 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
This surname is most frequent in The United States, where it is carried by 216 people, or 1 in 1,678,051. In The United States it is primarily found in: Florida, where 31 percent live, New Jersey, where 8 percent live and California, where 6 percent live. Outside of The United States Branas exists in 19 countries. It also occurs in France, where 27 percent live and Poland, where 16 percent live.
Branas Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Branas last name are 30.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than The US average, with 84% registered with the political party.
Branas earn notably less less than the average income. In United States they earn 22.75% less than the national average, earning $33,333 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Branas Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Branas in the Russian language | ||
| Бранас | branas | - |
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