Explore the Family Name Brodnax
The meaning of Brodnax
English: variant of Broadnax.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brodnax in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brodnax held a popularity rank of 30,970 in the year 2000 which increased slightly to 30,863 by 2010. This change represents a gradual growth of 0.35 in its ranking. In terms of count, the number of individuals with this surname rose from 709 in 2000 to 754 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.35 during this decade. However, despite these increases, the proportion of the surname Brodnax per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.26 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #30,863 | 0.35% |
| Count | 709 | 754 | 6.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodnax
When examining ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Brodnax surname identified as White, accounting for 63.89% in 2000 and rising slightly to 64.46% by 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, though their percentage decreased from 31.88% in 2000 to 30.77% in 2010. A small percentage identified as having two or more races and this remained unchanged at 2.12%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero by 2010 compared to 0.99% in 2000. Additionally, in 2010, there was a new appearance of individuals who identified as Hispanic at 1.99%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.89% | 64.46% | 0.89% |
| Black | 31.88% | 30.77% | -3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |