Explore the Family Name Brocklehurst
The meaning of Brocklehurst
English (Lancashire): habitational name from a place near Accrington named Brocklehurst, from Old English brocc-hol ‘badger’s sett’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.
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How common is the last name Brocklehurst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brocklehurst maintained a fairly stable level of popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking slightly decreased by 0.03, moving from 43,955 in 2000 to 43,969 in 2010. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 6.06 percent, growing from 462 in 2000 to 490 in 2010. This indicates that while the total number of individuals bearing the Brocklehurst name has grown, its overall standing did not significantly change within the context of all U.S. surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #43,969 | -0.03% |
| Count | 462 | 490 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brocklehurst
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals with the Brocklehurst surname identifying as White, from 96.10 percent in 2000 to 98.16 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic fell to zero in 2010 from 1.95 percent in 2000. There were no Brocklehursts recorded as identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 98.16% | 2.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |