Explore the Family Name Broshears
The meaning of Broshears
Variant of Brashears, a surname of French origin. Compare Boshears.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broshears in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broshears ranked 48,021 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 50,467 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.09%. The count of individuals bearing this last name remained steady at 414 from 2000 to 2010. Its proportion per 100k people also dropped slightly, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #50,467 | -5.09% |
| Count | 414 | 414 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broshears
The same Decennial U.S. Census data shows the ethnic identity associated with the Broshears surname. In 2000, 98.31% identified as White, which decreased to 95.17% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.45% in 2000 to 3.14% in 2010. There was no change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories remaining at 0% for both years. For some specific ethnic groups, the data was possibly suppressed (S) to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 95.17% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 3.14% | 116.55% |
| 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% |