Explore the Family Name Broadwell
The meaning of Broadwell
English: habitational name from any of several places called Broadwell, including those in Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire, from Old English brād ‘broad’ + wella ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Broadwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Broadwell has seen a slight decrease in ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 16,314th most popular surname to the 17,216th. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by about 1.17% during the same period, growing from 1,626 to 1,645. The proportion of people named Broadwell per 100,000 has slightly decreased by 6.67%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with this surname has grown, its prevalence relative to other surnames has diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,314 | #17,216 | -5.53% |
| Count | 1,626 | 1,645 | 1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broadwell
As for ethnic identity associated with the Broadwell surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some diversity, albeit with a dominant White percentage. In 2010, around 94.77% of those bearing the Broadwell surname identified as White, marking a minor shift from 96.19% in 2000. There was an almost doubling in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander representation from 0.43% to 0.85%. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.48% to 2.19%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also saw a modest rise from 1.29% to 1.34%. No individuals with the Broadwell surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.77% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 2.19% | 47.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.34% | 3.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.85% | 97.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |