Explore the Family Name Brosi
The meaning of Brosi
German and Swiss German: variant of Brosig or Brose. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunter, Juergen, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brosi in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brosi has decreased in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 79,394 in 2000, it slipped to 89,403 in 2010, a decline of approximately 12.61%. The number of individuals with this last name also dropped slightly, from 223 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, constituting a reduction of about 7.17%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by around 12.5% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #89,403 | -12.61% |
| Count | 223 | 207 | -7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brosi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brosi has seen some shifts from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.38%), with a smaller percentage identifying as Hispanic (4.93%). By 2010, however, the proportion of those identifying as White had increased slightly to 94.20%, while the Hispanic representation disappeared. Additionally, there was a new appearance of individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.42%) in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.38% | 94.2% | 1.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |