Explore the Family Name Broden
The meaning of Broden
Swedish (Brodén): ornamental or topographic name, probably composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broden in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Broden saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,582nd and by 2010, it dropped to 34,073rd, marking an 11.42% change. The count of individuals with the Broden surname also decreased in this period from 720 to 667, a change of -7.36%. Notably, the proportion of individuals named Broden per 100K people dropped from 0.27 to 0.23, a decline of 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #34,073 | -11.42% |
| Count | 720 | 667 | -7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broden
When considering the changes in Broden's ethnic identity from 2000 to 2010, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents a diverse picture. The largest group identified as White, constituting 60.97% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 59.67% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, with a slight increase from 35.69% in 2000 to 36.73% in 2010. Those claiming two or more races were at 1.39% in 2000 and increased to 1.50% by 2010. The Hispanic group made up 1.39% in 2000 and dipped slightly to 1.35% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.97% | 59.67% | -2.13% |
| Black | 35.69% | 36.73% | 2.91% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.5% | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.35% | -2.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |