Explore the Family Name Brogren
The meaning of Brogren
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements bro ‘bridge’ + gren ‘branch’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels. German Hans.
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How common is the last name Brogren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brogren saw a slight shift between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Brogren surname was ranked 78,035 in popularity and by 2010 it had moved slightly to rank 78,821. This represents a change of -1.01 in rank. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 228 in 2000 to 242 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.14. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #78,821 | -1.01% |
| Count | 228 | 242 | 6.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brogren
Concerning the ethnicity of those bearing the Brogren surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with the Brogren surname identified as White, with a percentage of 99.12 in 2000, which decreased to 95.04 in 2010. During that same period, there was a small emergence of Hispanic representation within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.12% | 95.04% | -4.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |