Explore the Family Name Brosman
The meaning of Brosman
Americanized form of German Brossmann, a variant of Bross.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brosman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brosman has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,008 and dropped to 73,666 in 2010, signifying a change of -15.09%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 291 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a decrease of -9.62%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by -18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #73,666 | -15.09% |
| Count | 291 | 263 | -9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brosman
In terms of ethnicity, the Brosman surname showed certain shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased from 91.41% in 2000 to 90.49% in 2010. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more ethnic identities saw an increase. Specifically, the Hispanic representation increased by 10.55%, rising from 5.50% to 6.08%. Similarly, those reporting two or more ethnicities rose from 2.41% to 2.66%, a change of 10.37%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 90.49% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 6.08% | 10.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.66% | 10.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |