Explore the Family Name Brockington
The meaning of Brockington
English: habitational name, probably from a place in Dorset named Brockington, from Old English brōchǣme ‘brook dweller’ + tūn ‘settlement’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brockington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brockington has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 9,365 to 9,350, indicating a marginal rise in its prevalence by 0.16%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the Brockington surname grew by 9.03%, moving from 3,191 in 2000 to 3,479 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 1.18 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,365 | #9,350 | 0.16% |
| Count | 3,191 | 3,479 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.18 | 1.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brockington
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Brockington, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, denotes some changes over the decade. The highest proportion was held by the Black ethnic identity, comprising 84.11% in 2000 with a minor decrease to 82.98% in 2010. The White ethnicity saw a small decrease of 7.4%, shifting from 12.97% in 2000 to 12.01% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant percentage change within the Hispanic group, which increased by 120.00% from 2000 to 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.88% to 2.76%. No data was recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.11% | 82.98% | -1.34% |
| White | 12.97% | 12.01% | -7.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.76% | 46.81% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.87% | 120% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |