Explore the Family Name Brookens
The meaning of Brookens
1. English (Lanarkshire): variant of Brookins. This surname is rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Broekens, an inflected variant of Broek (see Brook and Vandenbroek).
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How common is the last name Brookens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brookens has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 30,645 in 2000, it dropped to 38,155 in 2010, signifying a decrease of approximately 24.51%. The actual count of individuals with the Brookens surname also dipped from 718 to 581 during this period, marking a fall of nearly 19.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a similar downward trend, falling by about 25.93%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #38,155 | -24.51% |
| Count | 718 | 581 | -19.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brookens
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as 'Two or more races' increased from 0.84% to 1.72%, a rise of 104.76%. Those identifying as White remained relatively stable with a slight decrease from 70.75% to 70.57%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation increased by 30.80%, moving from 2.37% to 3.10%. However, those identifying as Black saw a decrease from 25.63% to 23.75%, a drop of 7.34%. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.75% | 70.57% | -0.25% |
| Black | 25.63% | 23.75% | -7.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.1% | 30.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.72% | 104.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |