Explore the Family Name Broner
The meaning of Broner
Jewish (Ashkenazic): 1. topographic name for someone who lived by a well (see Brunner). 2. variant of Brauner. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Peleg, Shaul, Shmuel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Broner surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite an increase in the number of individuals carrying this last name (from 523 in 2000 to 546 in 2010), its rank slipped from 39,560 to 40,144 during this decade, marking a 1.48% decrease in popularity. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #40,144 | -1.48% |
| Count | 523 | 546 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broner
The ethnic identity associated with the Broner surname also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant change occurred among those identifying as two or more races, which saw an increase of 106.96%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with the Broner surname identifying as White declined by 12.72%, whereas those identifying as Black increased by 7.48%. A new addition to the 2010 data was the introduction of individuals identifying as Hispanic, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category disappeared entirely. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.63% | 55.49% | 7.48% |
| White | 45.12% | 39.38% | -12.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 2.38% | 106.96% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |