Explore the Family Name Broomer
The meaning of Broomer
English: habitational name from Bramber Farm or Bremere Rife in North Mundham (Sussex), or from Broomer Farm in Birdham (Sussex).
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How common is the last name Broomer in the United States?
The surname Broomer, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 87,348 in popularity, with 198 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, the rank had decreased to 116,829, and the count of individuals with the surname dropped to 149. This represents a decline of approximately 33.75% in rank and around 24.75% in count, diminishing the proportion of individuals named Broomer per 100k from 0.07 to 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #116,829 | -33.75% |
| Count | 198 | 149 | -24.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broomer
Regarding ethnicity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data indicate that a majority of those bearing the surname Broomer identified as Black. In 2000, this group represented 68.18% of all Broomers, with this percentage increasing to 72.48% in 2010. The number of individuals who identified as White saw a decrease from 29.29% in 2000 to 22.15% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.18% | 72.48% | 6.31% |
| White | 29.29% | 22.15% | -24.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |