Explore the Family Name Brosius
The meaning of Brosius
German: from a short form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose).
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How common is the last name Brosius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brosius" saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,049th and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 15,210—a change of -8.26%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,968 in 2000 to 1,937 in 2010, marking a decline of -1.58%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.59%, from 0.73 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,049 | #15,210 | -8.26% |
| Count | 1,968 | 1,937 | -1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.66 | -9.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brosius
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Brosius," the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there has been a small decrease of -0.95% from 97.15% in 2000 to 96.23% in 2010. Notably, there has been an appearance of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. Individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 43.30%, from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. The Hispanic community witnessed a marginal increase of 0.98%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a decrease of -17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.23% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.39% | 43.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.03% | 0.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.46% | -17.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |