Explore the Family Name Broce
The meaning of Broce
Americanized form of German Brose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broce in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broce saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at number 36,860 but fell to 37,955 by 2010, marking a 2.97 percent decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Broce surname increased from 571 to 585 over the same ten-year period. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 4.76 percent, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname may have grown, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #37,955 | -2.97% |
| Count | 571 | 585 | 2.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broce
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts within the Broce surname bearers. A sizable majority identified as White, although their percentage dropped from 91.24 percent in 2000 to 86.67 percent in 2010. The Hispanic representation nearly doubled in size from 2.80 percent to 5.64 percent. There was also a noticeable increase in those identifying as Black, with a rise from 4.73 percent to 5.81 percent. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first instance of people with the Broce surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, who made up 1.03 percent of the total. No one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.24% | 86.67% | -5.01% |
| Black | 4.73% | 5.81% | 22.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 5.64% | 101.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |