Explore the Family Name Brockner
The meaning of Brockner
North German: topographic name for someone who lived near a swamp, from Middle Low German brōk, standard German Bruch ‘lowlying watery field, moor, swamp’.
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How common is the last name Brockner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brockner has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked the 74,675th most popular in the United States and decreased in rank to 86,005 by 2010, a change of -15.17%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 241 in 2000 to 217 in 2010, a decline of -9.96%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k population also saw a reduction of -22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #86,005 | -15.17% |
| Count | 241 | 217 | -9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brockner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Brockner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes between 2000 and 2010. The ethnicity overwhelmingly identified with this surname is White, increasing from 93.36% in 2000 to 97.24% in 2010. However, those identifying as having two or more ethnicities dropped from 3.73% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was also a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.49% to 0% during the same period. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 97.24% | 4.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.73% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |