Explore the Family Name Brossart
The meaning of Brossart
German: probably a derivative of a short form of an unrecorded ancient Germanic personal name Brodbert, formed with the element brod ‘point’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brossart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Brossart's surname popularity has seen a slight shift over the decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,529 but fell slightly to 33,941 by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.34%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a minute increase from 666 in 2000 to 670 in 2010, a growth of 0.6%. The proportion of people named Brossart per 100,000 declined by 8.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,529 | #33,941 | -4.34% |
| Count | 666 | 670 | 0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brossart
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Brossart surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's a significant predominance of White ethnicity, with 98.80% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.66% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year. Those identifying as two or more races showed a small presence, making up 0.90% in 2000, which later fell to 0.75% in 2010, marking a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 98.66% | -0.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0.75% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |