Explore the Family Name Broms
The meaning of Broms
Swedish (also Bröms): nickname from broms (older bröms) ‘horse-fly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broms has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Broms ranked as the 91,801st most popular surname in the United States, a ranking that rose to 84,136 by 2010, marking a positive change of 8.35 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 186 in 2000 to 223 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 19.89 percent. This led to an increase in the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people from 0.07 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #84,136 | 8.35% |
| Count | 186 | 223 | 19.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broms
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates the surname Broms is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94 percent of those with the Broms surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.57 percent over the decade. In addition, a small but relatively stable proportion of individuals with the Broms surname identified as belonging to two or more races, declining marginally from 3.23 percent in 2000 to 3.14 percent in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 94.62% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 3.14% | -2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |