Explore the Family Name Bronkema
The meaning of Bronkema
West Frisian: patronymic, formed with the suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’, from the personal name Bronke, a pet form of Bruno.
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How common is the last name Bronkema in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bronkema has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,757 with a count of 477 people possessing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank improved to 41,959 and the count increased to 518, indicating an 8.6% increase. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18 for both years, suggesting that while more people have the Bronkema surname, its overall prevalence in the population remains unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #41,959 | 1.87% |
| Count | 477 | 518 | 8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bronkema
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the Bronkema surname are predominantly White, although there were slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 98.53% identified as White, but this decreased by about 2.03% in 2010. Although no one with the Bronkema surname identified as Hispanic or Black in 2000, by 2010, these ethnic identities accounted for 1.16% and 0.97%, respectively. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 96.53% | -2.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |