Explore the Family Name Bromfield
The meaning of Bromfield
English: variant of Broomfield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bromfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bromfield has seen a slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,049 in terms of name frequency, but moved up to 27,818 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.82%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 804 in 2000 to 863 in 2010, a rise of 7.34%. However, the overall proportion per 100k people decreased by 3.33%, shifting from 0.30 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #27,818 | 0.82% |
| Count | 804 | 863 | 7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bromfield
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests that there was a significant shift among those who bear the surname Bromfield between 2000 and 2010. Though the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian stayed the same, there were changes in other categories. Individuals of White ethnicity decreased from 54.60% to 47.28% (-13.41%), while those identified as Black increased from 37.31% to 43.57% (16.78%). The percentage of Bromfields identifying as Hispanic saw a 13.69% increase, moving from 3.36% to 3.82%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races rose from 4.23% to 4.63% (9.46%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.6% | 47.28% | -13.41% |
| Black | 37.31% | 43.57% | 16.78% |
| Two or More Races | 4.23% | 4.63% | 9.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 3.82% | 13.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |