Explore the Family Name Broege
The meaning of Broege
German (Bröge): see Broge.
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How common is the last name Broege in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Broege has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 85,297 but dropped to 87,663 in 2010, marking a 2.77% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased slightly during this period, with 204 people in 2000 and 212 people in 2010 representing a 3.92% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #87,663 | -2.77% |
| Count | 204 | 212 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broege
Regarding ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Broege surname identify as White. In 2000, 99.02% identified themselves as White, which decreased slightly to 97.17% in 2010. This represents a change of -1.87%. There was no recorded change between 2000 and 2010 for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. These figures remained at 0% for both years, indicating that the Broege surname is predominantly associated with those of White ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.02% | 97.17% | -1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |