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.
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| 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
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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.
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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) is found most in The United States. It may also occur in the variant forms: Brañas, Branaś or Brańas. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Branas? popularity and diffusion
The surname Branas is the 539,451st most frequent last name on a global scale, held by approximately 1 in 12,227,426 people. This last name occurs mostly 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.
The surname is most frequent in The United States, where it is held by 216 people, or 1 in 1,678,051. In The United States Branas is most frequent in: Florida, where 31 percent reside, New Jersey, where 8 percent reside and California, where 6 percent reside. Apart from The United States Branas is found in 19 countries. It is also common in France, where 27 percent reside and Poland, where 16 percent reside.
Branas Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Branas last name are 30.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 84% being 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.
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Branas Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Branas in the Russian language | ||
| Бранас | branas | - |
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