Explore the Family Name Brodd
The meaning of Brodd
Swedish: nickname or soldier’s name from brodd ‘(sharp) point’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders, Evald.
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How common is the last name Brodd in the United States?
The surname 'Brodd' has been analyzed for its popularity, using data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was the 74,164th most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 243 individuals holding it. By 2010, it dropped in rank to become the 80,419th most popular surname, a change of -8.43%. The number of people with this surname also slightly decreased to 236, showing a decline of -2.88%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.09 in 2000 and 0.08 in 2010 bearing the Brodd surname, indicating a decrease of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #80,419 | -8.43% |
| Count | 243 | 236 | -2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodd
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Brodd', according to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, approximately 97.94% of those with this surname identified as White. This percentage increased slightly by 2010, with 98.73% identifying as White. The data does not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. It's important to note that the data for certain categories may have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 98.73% | 0.81% |
| 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% |