Explore the Family Name Brockhaus
The meaning of Brockhaus
North German: habitational name from a place called Brockhusen or Brockhausen, of which there are numerous instances, for example in Hanover, Oldenburg, and Westphalia.
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How common is the last name Brockhaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Brockhaus" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking dropped from 34,673 in 2000 to 35,294 in 2010, marking a change of -1.79. The count, however, increased by 3.4, going from 617 in 2000 to 638 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 4.35, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,673 | #35,294 | -1.79% |
| Count | 617 | 638 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brockhaus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Brockhaus surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This percentage rose slightly from 94.98 in 2000 to 96.39 in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, from 1.46 in 2000 to 1.57 in 2010, representing a change of 7.53. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races decreased by 40.00 and 51.55 respectively. There were no individuals linked to the Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.98% | 96.39% | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 1.57% | 7.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0.94% | -51.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 0.78% | -40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |