Explore the Family Name Brockschmidt
The meaning of Brockschmidt
German: distinguishing name for a smith (see Schmidt) who lived by a bog, Middle Low German brook.
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How common is the last name Brockschmidt in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brockschmidt has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brockschmidt ranked as the 66,073rd most popular surname, with about 280 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 73,666th position, and the number of people with this surname decreased by about 6.07% to 263. The proportion of individuals with the Brockschmidt name per 100,000 people also fell by 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #73,666 | -11.49% |
| Count | 280 | 263 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brockschmidt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Brockschmidt, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 98.93% of those with this surname identified as white. By 2010, this percentage had fallen slightly to 97.72%, indicating a marginal decrease in the association between the Brockschmidt surname and white ethnic identity over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 97.72% | -1.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |