Explore the Family Name Broadaway
The meaning of Broadaway
English (Warwickshire): variant of Broadway. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Broadaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Broadaway has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname jumped from 50,468 in 2000 to 46,219 in 2010, an increase of 8.42%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 18.51% during the same period, from 389 to 461 people. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Broadaway surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise of 14.29%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #46,219 | 8.42% |
| Count | 389 | 461 | 18.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broadaway
The Broadaway surname's ethnic identity has shown some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority of bearers of the surname identified as White (95.89%). However, by 2010, there was a slight decrease in this percentage to 91.32%. Alongside, there was a noteworthy increase in the percentage of those identifying as Black, from 2.83% in 2000 to 5.64% in 2010. Also, 2010 marked the first time that bearers of the surname identified as belonging to two or more races (1.95%). There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 91.32% | -4.77% |
| Black | 2.83% | 5.64% | 99.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |