Explore the Family Name Brose
The meaning of Brose
German: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose). Compare Broce.
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How common is the last name Brose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brose is ranked as the 15,931th most popular surname in 2010, a slight decrease from its 2000 ranking of 15,187. In terms of count, there are 1,824 individuals with this surname in 2010, an increase of around 2.41% since 2000. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people has decreased by about 6.06% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,187 | #15,931 | -4.9% |
| Count | 1,781 | 1,824 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brose
In relation to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brose, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.07% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease, falling from 0.84% to 0.55%. However, those identifying as having two or more races doubled from 1.07% to 2.14%, and the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 80%, rising from 1.4% to 2.52%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.08% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.52% | 80% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 2.14% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0.55% | -34.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |