Explore the Family Name Broeren
The meaning of Broeren
Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Broer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broeren in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broeren experienced a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Broeren was ranked 81,414 in terms of its prevalence among all surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it moved slightly up to rank 81,181. The total count of people with this surname also grew by approximately 7.87%, from 216 in 2000 to 233 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Broeren per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #81,181 | 0.29% |
| Count | 216 | 233 | 7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broeren
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Broeren identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, at 96.76% and 96.14% respectively. There was a small decrease in this percentage over the decade by 0.64%. The records did not indicate any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 96.14% | -0.64% |
| 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% |