Explore the Family Name Brodowski
The meaning of Brodowski
Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Brodowo in Warmian-Masurian, Podlaskie and Greater Poland voivodeships, Brodów, now Brodiv in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine, and maybe Brody in Świętokrzyskie and Masovian voivodeships. See also Broda. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Brodowski in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brodowski has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,987th in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 40,554th in 2010; a modest growth of approximately 1.06%. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose 7.37% from 502 in 2000 to 539 in 2010. Interestingly, despite the growth in total count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.26%, indicating that although more people bear the name, it forms a smaller percentage of the population compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #40,554 | 1.06% |
| Count | 502 | 539 | 7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodowski
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brodowski. In 2000, nearly 96.81% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.55% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also experienced a dip by 7.50% and 7.00% respectively. However, the Hispanic community saw a jump from zero to 2.41% within the same period, reflecting a growing diversity among individuals with this surname. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained unchanged at 0%, suggesting limited representation of these groups within the Brodowski surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 95.55% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.11% | -7.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0.93% | -7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |