Explore the Family Name Broering
The meaning of Broering
German (Lower Saxony and Westphalia; Bröring): habitational name from a farm so named, which once belonged to a certain Bröre and his kin. The surname Bröring is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Broerman.
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How common is the last name Broering in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Broering" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, "Broering" was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed slightly to the 48,628th position, representing a change of 1.89%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 398 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.05%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.15 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #48,628 | 1.89% |
| Count | 398 | 434 | 9.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broering
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the surname "Broering" is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 98% of individuals with this last name identified as White, although there was a marginal decrease from 98.74% to 98.16% over this decade. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.74% | 98.16% | -0.59% |
| 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% |