Explore the Family Name Brosig
The meaning of Brosig
German: patronymic from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Hans, Heinz, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Brosig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Brosig" saw a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147 and had a count of 320 individuals. By 2010, the rank had improved to 54,990 with an increased count of 374 individuals, marking a 16.88% rise in the number of people bearing this surname. This shift also resulted in an increased proportion of the surname per 100,000 people, growing from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #54,990 | 7.03% |
| Count | 320 | 374 | 16.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brosig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brosig" has also seen some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (84.38%), followed by Hispanic (14.06%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (78.61%), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising to 18.72%. Additionally, the 2010 data shows that a small percentage (1.87%) of individuals with the Brosig surname now identify as Black. There were no recorded changes in Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.38% | 78.61% | -6.84% |
| Hispanic | 14.06% | 18.72% | 33.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |