Explore the Family Name Brodin
The meaning of Brodin
Swedish (Brodín): ornamental or topographic name formed with bro ‘bridge’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’, with intrusive -d- for euphony. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Per.
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How common is the last name Brodin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brodin witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,217th, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 44,034th rank, marking a decrease of 4.3%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Brodin surname increased marginally from 484 in 2000 to 489 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.03%. However, the proportion of people named Brodin per 100,000 decreased by 5.56% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #44,034 | -4.3% |
| Count | 484 | 489 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodin
The ethnicity associated with the Brodin surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 92.56% in 2000 and rising slightly to 93.05% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic made up 3.31% in 2000, decreasing to 3.07% by 2010. People of two or more ethnicities represented 2.48% in 2000 and slightly dropped to 2.45% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Brodin surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 93.05% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 3.07% | -7.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.45% | -1.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |