Explore the Family Name Broecker
The meaning of Broecker
North German (Bröcker): see Brocker. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenter, Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Broecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Broecker decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 40,552nd most popular surname in the United States, whereas by 2010 it slipped to 43,206th place, indicating a downward shift of 6.54%. The number of people sharing this surname also marginally declined from 508 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, a reduction of 1.57%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 10.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #43,206 | -6.54% |
| Count | 508 | 500 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broecker
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insightful information on the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Broecker. In 2000, 98.43% identified as White, which slightly declined to 96.80% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic within this surname category saw an increase from 1.18% in 2000 to 1.80% in 2010. There was no significant change in the remaining ethnicities - Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native - during this period. Notably, there was a recorded presence of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' in 2010 that wasn't seen in the previous census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.8% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.8% | 52.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |