Explore the Family Name Brodzinski
The meaning of Brodzinski
Polish (Brodziński): habitational name for someone from any of various places called for example Brudzyń (formerly Brodzino) or Brodna in Greater Poland Voivodeship. See also Broda. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janusz, Miroslaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Brodzinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brodzinski has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629th most popular, but by 2010, it had fallen to 46,314th, representing a 6.15% drop in rank. The actual count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 466 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, a reduction of 1.29%. Its proportion per 100,000 people similarly slipped by 5.88%, going from 0.17 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #46,314 | -6.15% |
| Count | 466 | 460 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodzinski
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brodzinski, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly linked to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, around 97.64% of individuals with this surname identified as White; however, by 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 96.09%. Over the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races saw increases. In 2000, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but by 2010, this group made up 1.09% of the Brodzinski population. Similarly, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased from 1.29% to 1.96%. No changes were observed among those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.09% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.96% | 51.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |