Explore the Family Name Bron
The meaning of Bron
1. Dutch: from the personal name Bronno (see Brons). 2. Dutch: topographic name for someone living by a bron ‘well’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish bro(y)n, see Braun. 4. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Brann.
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How common is the last name Bron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bron has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, Bron was ranked at 60,230, but by 2010 it had fallen to 73,215, marking a decrease of 21.56%. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 313 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, a drop of 15.34%. The proportion of this surname per 100k individuals also saw a reduction of 25%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #73,215 | -21.56% |
| Count | 313 | 265 | -15.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bron
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Bron surname between 2000 and 2010. The White ethnicity remained the most prevalent, despite a slight decrease from 77.32% to 76.98%. Significantly, the Hispanic population with this surname rose by 42.50%, from 9.27% to 13.21%. Conversely, there was a substantial decline in the Black population with the Bron surname, falling by 45.97% from 11.18% to 6.04%. Meanwhile, a small proportion (2.64%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, an ethnicity that was not represented in 2000. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.32% | 76.98% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 9.27% | 13.21% | 42.5% |
| Black | 11.18% | 6.04% | -45.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |