Explore the Family Name Broccoli
The meaning of Broccoli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Broccolo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Biagio, Carmine, Dante, Aldo, Antimo, Benedetto, Carmelo, Dino, Domenic, Luigi, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broccoli in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Broccoli" saw a marginal decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Broccoli was ranked the 41,060th most popular surname in the United States and this rank slightly dropped to 41,799 in 2010, showing a change of -1.8%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.79%, from 501 in 2000 to 520 in 2010. However, the proportion of the population carrying the Broccoli name per 100,000 people decreased by 5.26%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #41,799 | -1.8% |
| Count | 501 | 520 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broccoli
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the surname "Broccoli" identify as White. This group represented 99.20% of Broccolis in 2000 and slightly decreased to 98.08% in 2010. There was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among Broccolis in both 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.35% of the Broccolis.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.2% | 98.08% | -1.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |