Explore the Family Name Broccolo
The meaning of Broccolo
Italian: from broccolo ‘broccoli’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of this vegetable, or as a nickname, used figuratively in the sense ‘silly’.
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How common is the last name Broccolo in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Broccolo has seen a noticeable increase from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Broccolo was ranked 80,216th in terms of its prevalence among U.S. surnames. However, by 2010 this rank had improved to 68,949th, marking an upward shift of approximately 14.05%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the Broccolo surname expanded from 220 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of about 29.55%. The proportion of people named Broccolo per 100k population also rose by 25% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #68,949 | 14.05% |
| Count | 220 | 285 | 29.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broccolo
From an ethnic identity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Broccolo surname identify as White. In 2000, nearly 97.27% claimed white ethnicity, but this number dropped slightly to 94.39% in 2010, a minor decrease of 2.96%. There was also a noted emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, rising from 0 in 2000 to 4.91% in 2010. Unfortunately, data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either at 0 or suppressed (S) to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.39% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |