Explore the Family Name Broaden
The meaning of Broaden
Scottish: 1. perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in a broad valley, Old English brād ‘broad’ + denu ‘valley’. 2. alternatively, perhaps an altered form of Irish Braden.
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How common is the last name Broaden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broaden showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Broaden name was ranked 36,860 in popularity with a count of 571, which represented a proportion of 0.21 per 100,000. By 2010, Broaden had moved up in ranks to 35,057 with a count of 643, increasing its proportion to 0.22 per 100,000. This signifies a change of approximately 4.89% in rank and a notable 12.61% increase in the total count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #35,057 | 4.89% |
| Count | 571 | 643 | 12.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broaden
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Broaden surname largely identifies with the Black ethnic group, with 94.75% in 2000 and 92.85% in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 2.01%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase from 0.88% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010, showing a dramatic change of 129.55%. The White ethnicity experienced a slight decline from 3.33% in 2000 to 3.27% in 2010, a marginal change of -1.80%. Meanwhile, representation from "Two or more races" decreased by 11.36%, from 0.88% in 2000 to 0.78% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.75% | 92.85% | -2.01% |
| White | 3.33% | 3.27% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 2.02% | 129.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.78% | -11.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |