Explore the Family Name Broeckel
The meaning of Broeckel
German (Bröckel): see Brockel.
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How common is the last name Broeckel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broeckel was ranked 73,412 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to rank 75,564 by 2010, indicating a change of -2.93%. The number of individuals with the Broeckel surname increased marginally from 246 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, marking a 3.66% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #75,564 | -2.93% |
| Count | 246 | 255 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broeckel
In terms of ethnicity, census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the Broeckel surname identify as White, standing at 95.53% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.51% by 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, growing from 2.85% in 2000 to 3.92% in 2010, making for a significant increase of 37.54%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census and may indicate trends in ethnic identities associated with the surname Broeckel.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 94.51% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 3.92% | 37.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |