Explore the Family Name Broady
The meaning of Broady
English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Braddy 1.
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How common is the last name Broady in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Broady has seen a modest increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Broady was ranked as the 16,271st most popular surname, with a count of 1,632 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had risen to the 15,340th position with an increased count of 1,912 individuals, marking a change of 5.72% in rank and a notable 17.16% growth in count. The proportion of individuals with the Broady surname per 100,000 people also rose by 8.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,271 | #15,340 | 5.72% |
| Count | 1,632 | 1,912 | 17.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.65 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broady
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain changes from 2000 to 2010. The category of Black, which had been the dominant ethnicity at 55.09% in 2000, dropped slightly to 52.20% in 2010. The White category remained relatively stable with a slight decrease from 41.73% to 41.47%. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic under the Broady surname saw a significant increase of 225.68%, from 0.74% to 2.41% over the ten-year period. There were also slight increases in those identifying with two or more races (from 1.90% to 2.98%) and new appearances in categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, both at 0.47% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.09% | 52.2% | -5.25% |
| White | 41.73% | 41.47% | -0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.98% | 56.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% | 2.41% | 225.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |