Explore the Family Name Brodkin
The meaning of Brodkin
Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name for someone from Brodki, a village in Belarus. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore.
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How common is the last name Brodkin in the United States?
According to the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brodkin slightly declined in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brodkin was ranked 72,717th in terms of popularity among all surnames but fell to 76,275th in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.89%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 249 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.2%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #76,275 | -4.89% |
| Count | 249 | 252 | 1.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodkin
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brodkin. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The number of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 45.15%, from 3.61% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Brodkin surname who identified as White increased slightly from 91.57% to 92.46%. The proportion of Brodkins identifying as Hispanic saw a small decline from 3.61% to 3.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.57% | 92.46% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 3.17% | -12.19% |
| Two or More Races | 3.61% | 1.98% | -45.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |