Explore the Family Name Brodman
The meaning of Brodman
1. Americanized form of German Brodmann: variant of Brotmann, see Brotman. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brotman. Some characteristic forenames: German Lothar.
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How common is the last name Brodman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brodman in the United States has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped by 2.7 percent from 43,629 in 2000 to 44,808 in 2010. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname slightly rose by 2.79 percent, from 466 to 479, during the same period. Despite the increase in the count, the proportion per 100k of the population decreased by 5.88 percent, indicating a relative decline in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #44,808 | -2.7% |
| Count | 466 | 479 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodman
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those carrying the Brodman surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, almost all identified as White (98.71%), while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White to 94.99%, accompanied by an emergence of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.04%) and Hispanic (3.13%). No Brodmans identified as Black, of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, similar to the findings in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 94.99% | -3.77% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |