Explore the Family Name Brooms
The meaning of Brooms
English: variant of Broom (see Broome), with post-medieval excrescent -s. It is not found in England.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brooms in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brooms has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname but by 2010, it had shifted up to the 67,519th position which is a 5.09% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 256 people in 2000 to 292 people in 2010, marking an increase of 14.06%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k rose by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #67,519 | 5.09% |
| Count | 256 | 292 | 14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brooms
The ethnicity distribution of the Brooms surname varied according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Over the 2000-2010 period, there was no significant representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. There was a significant decrease in the percentage of individuals who identify as having two or more races, dropping from 5.86% to 2.74%. The White ethnicity saw a decline from 35.94% to 29.11%. The Hispanic category saw growth from 0% to 3.42%, while the Black ethnic identity witnessed a rise from 56.64% to 64.73%, indicating a notable increase in diversity within the Brooms surname over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.64% | 64.73% | 14.28% |
| White | 35.94% | 29.11% | -19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.86% | 2.74% | -53.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |