Explore the Family Name Brochard
The meaning of Brochard
French: 1. occupational name derived from broc ‘jug, pot with a neck’ (from Greek brochis), denoting either a manufacturer of jugs or a wine merchant. 2. from the ancient Germanic personal name Burghard (see Burkhart), Latinized in the Middle Ages as Brocardus.
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How common is the last name Brochard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brochard' shows a mild trend of increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 111,740 in popularity with a count of 146 Brochards. By 2010, the rank slightly decreased to 115,639, but the count of individuals bearing the surname increased to 151. This indicates a growth rate of 3.42 percent over the decade. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #115,639 | -3.49% |
| Count | 146 | 151 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brochard
In terms of ethnicity, the Brochard surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 89.04% of Brochards identified as White, increasing marginally to 89.4% by 2010. The next largest ethnic group within the Brochard surname was Black, accounting for 6.16% in 2000 and growing to 7.28% in 2010. There was a noticeable decrease in the Hispanic ethnicity from 4.79% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No Brochards identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.04% | 89.4% | 0.4% |
| Black | 6.16% | 7.28% | 18.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |