Explore the Family Name Brolin
The meaning of Brolin
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element bro ‘bridge’ + the suffix -lin, derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brolin in the United States?
The surname Brolin, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brolin was ranked 55,237th in terms of commonality among surnames, while by 2010 it had slipped to 59,470th, marking a decline of 7.66%. The actual count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 348 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, a drop of 2.3%. Consequently, the proportion of Brolins per 100k people also decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #59,470 | -7.66% |
| Count | 348 | 340 | -2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brolin
When examining the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Brolin, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority self-identify as White, accounting for 95.11% in 2000 but decreasing to 92.94% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, from 1.72% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Another growing group is those claiming two or more ethnic identities, which rose from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. However, the proportion of Brolins who identify as Black dropped to zero by 2010, down from 1.44% in 2000. No data was reported for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 92.94% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 3.24% | 88.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.35% | 63.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |