Explore the Family Name Brocks
The meaning of Brocks
1. German: from a short form of the personal name Burkhard (see Burkhart). 2. German: from the Lower Rhine genitive form of Brock 6. 3. English (Berkshire): variant of Brock, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Brocks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Brocks" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 40,552 with 508 individuals bearing this surname. This number increased slightly to 509 in 2010, but its rank dropped to 42,579, representing a decline of 5%. The proportion of individuals with the Brocks surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #42,579 | -5% |
| Count | 508 | 509 | 0.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brocks
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that from 2000 to 2010 there were some significant shifts. While there was no change in the representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Brocks surname population, other ethnicities saw notable fluctuations. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 27.95% to 20.24% during this period. However, the proportion identifying as Black increased from 66.54% to 72.69%. There was also a substantial increase in the Hispanic representation, up from 1.97% to 3.54%. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 2.95% to 3.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.54% | 72.69% | 9.24% |
| White | 27.95% | 20.24% | -27.58% |
| Two or More Races | 2.95% | 3.54% | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.54% | 79.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |