Explore the Family Name Brosch
The meaning of Brosch
1. German: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose). 2. Germanized form of Polish Broś and Broż, Czech Broš and Brož, Sorbian Broš: from a pet form of a personal name such as Polish and Sorbian Bronisław and Czech Bronislav (see Bronowski) or Polish Ambroży, Czech Ambrož, and Sorbian Ambroš ‘Ambrose’ (see Broz). Some characteristic forenames: German Alois, Friedl, Gerhardt, Hermann, Inge.
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How common is the last name Brosch in the United States?
According to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brosch" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Brosch was ranked as the 31,986th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 34,314 in the rankings, marking a 7.28% decrease. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 681 in 2000 to 661 in 2010, representing a 2.94% reduction. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by 12%, from 0.25 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #34,314 | -7.28% |
| Count | 681 | 661 | -2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brosch
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brosch", based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. This group accounted for 97.06% of all individuals with the Brosch surname in 2000, and slightly decreased to 96.52% by 2010. A small percentage, around 1.03% in 2000 increasing to 1.51% by 2010, identified as Hispanic. Interestingly, there was a 24.66% increase in the number of individuals identifying as having two or more races, albeit from a low base of 0.73% in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.52% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.51% | 46.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.91% | 24.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |