Explore the Family Name Broschart
The meaning of Broschart
German: probably a variant of Buschard, itself a variant of Burkhart, derived from one of its short forms (compare Buss). Alternatively, from French Brochard, which may ultimately be, in part, of the same ancient Germanic origin.
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How common is the last name Broschart in the United States?
The surname Broschart has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 65,298 with 284 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, both the rank and count rose to 64,721 and 307 respectively, marking an 8.1% increase in count despite a marginal decrease of 9.09% in proportion per 100k population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #64,721 | 0.88% |
| Count | 284 | 307 | 8.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broschart
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the Broschart surname identify as White, though there was a 2.17% drop from 97.89% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. The same period saw a significant increase in Hispanic identification, going up by 85.23% from 1.76% to 3.26%. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 95.77% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 3.26% | 85.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |