Explore the Family Name Brokke
The meaning of Brokke
Dutch: from a short form of the personal name Brockert, or a topographic name for someone living by a broek ‘swampy field, marsh’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Cees, Cornelis.
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How common is the last name Brokke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brokke" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 82,344 with 213 individuals carrying the name, equivalent to 0.08 per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the rank fell to 100,302, with only 180 individuals bearing the surname, dropping to about 0.06 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease of approximately 21.81% in rank and 15.49% in count over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #100,302 | -21.81% |
| Count | 213 | 180 | -15.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brokke
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, almost all individuals with the surname "Brokke" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, in 2000, around 95.77% of Brokkes identified as White, slipping slightly to 94.44% by 2010, a minor decrease of 1.39%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years. There were also no reported cases of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 94.44% | -1.39% |
| 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% |