Explore the Family Name Bromwell
The meaning of Bromwell
English: habitational name from Broomwell in Herefordshire named in Old English with brōm ‘broom’ + wella ‘spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Bromwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bromwell saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The number of individuals with this last name grew by 6.1%, from 492 to 522. Despite this increase, the census rank of Bromwell remained consistent at 41,657 for both years, and its proportion per 100,000 people did not change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #41,657 | 0% |
| Count | 492 | 522 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bromwell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity distribution of individuals carrying the Bromwell surname. In 2010, the majority of Bromwells identified as White, accounting for 91.76% up slightly from 91.67% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 5.75%, marking a slight increase from 5.49% in 2000. The percentage of those who identify as two or more races decreased slightly to 1.53% from 1.63%. A notable decrease was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 1.22% to 0.96%. No Bromwells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 91.76% | 0.1% |
| Black | 5.49% | 5.75% | 4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.53% | -6.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 0.96% | -21.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |