Explore the Family Name Broomfield
The meaning of Broomfield
English: habitational name from any of several places called with Middle English brom, brume, Old English brōm ‘broom, gorse’ + feld ‘open country’, for example Broomfield in Essex, Kent, and Somerset, or Bromfield in Cumberland and Shropshire. The name may also be topographic for someone who lived near broom-covered open land.
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How common is the last name Broomfield in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Broomfield has experienced slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it declined by 4.42 percent from 11,088 in 2000 to 11,578 in 2010. However, the actual count of individuals with the Broomfield surname increased by 3.27 percent, from 2,629 to 2,715. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.15 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,088 | #11,578 | -4.42% |
| Count | 2,629 | 2,715 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.92 | -5.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broomfield
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Broomfield also saw shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Black or African American remained the majority, with a slight increase of 2.64 percent from 54.58 percent in 2000 to 56.02 percent in 2010. White representation decreased by 10.02 percent, while the Hispanic category increased by a significant 70.53 percent. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also increased by 13.04 percent. The segment identifying with two or more races saw a substantial growth of 52.53 percent, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose by 65.79 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.58% | 56.02% | 2.64% |
| White | 40.93% | 36.83% | -10.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.24% | 70.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.02% | 52.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.63% | 65.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.23% | 0.26% | 13.04% |