Explore the Family Name Brockmeier
The meaning of Brockmeier
German: variant of Brockmeyer. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Brockmeier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Brockmeier surname has maintained a relatively stable popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 32,417 in popularity with a count of 669 and a proportion per 100k of 0.25. A decade later, in 2010, the name slightly climbed to rank 32,365 with a total count of individuals bearing the surname increasing to 711. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k slightly decreased by 4% to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,417 | #32,365 | 0.16% |
| Count | 669 | 711 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brockmeier
Examining the same Decennial U.S. Census data from an ethnicity perspective, the majority of individuals with the Brockmeier surname identify as White, accounting for 96.41% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.20% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within this surname group grew by 41.11% during the same period. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw significant growth, from 1.05% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories, while the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.2% | -0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.97% | 87.62% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.27% | 41.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |