Explore the Family Name Brom
The meaning of Brom
1. Dutch: from shortened form of bromboer, denoting a farmer of poor land, one whose land was covered with brem ‘broom’. 2. German: variant of Brohm, itself a variant of Brahm. 3. German: variant of Bromm.
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How common is the last name Brom in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brom has seen a decline over time. In 2000, Brom ranked as the 31,235th most popular surname in the United States with a proportion of 0.26 per 100,000 people carrying it. By the year 2010, its popularity had decreased, and it was ranked as the 37,229th most common surname. The total count of individuals bearing the Brom name also saw a decrease of approximately 14.67 percent, from 702 persons in 2000 to 599 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #37,229 | -19.19% |
| Count | 702 | 599 | -14.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brom
In terms of ethnic identity, the Brom surname showed some diversity, albeit with clear dominance by one group. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the Brom surname identify as White, holding at 94.3 percent in 2000 and slightly dipping to 92.82 percent in 2010. A significant increase was observed in those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, going from 1 percent in 2000 to 2 percent in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic saw a small rise from 2.14 percent in 2000 to 2.34 percent in 2010. On the contrary, there was a noticeable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, moving from 1.85 percent in 2000 to 1.5 percent in 2010. No change was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 92.82% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.34% | 9.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | 100% |
| Black | 1.85% | 1.5% | -18.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |