Explore the Family Name Broer
The meaning of Broer
1. Dutch: from Middle Dutch broeder ‘brother’, a byname sometimes used for a younger son, i.e. the brother of someone important; alternatively, denoting a member of a guild. Broer was also used as a personal name. 2. North German (also Bröer): shortened form of Broder. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk. German Hans, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Broer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Broer' has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname's rank was 58,692 and by 2010 it had dropped to 63,524, reflecting an 8.23% decline. The count of people with the surname also decreased from 323 to 314 over this period, a change of approximately 2.79%. The proportion of individuals with the surname 'Broer' per 100,000 individuals also saw a drop of around 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,524 | -8.23% |
| Count | 323 | 314 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Broer', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as White with this surname, rising from 94.43% to 95.54%. The data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy (indicated as "(S)"). However, there was a small percentage (2.48% in 2000 and 2.23% in 2010) of individuals with this surname who identified with two or more ethnicities, although this figure showed a decrease of 10.08% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 95.54% | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.23% | -10.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |