Explore the Family Name Brost
The meaning of Brost
German: occupational name from Middle High German brobest ‘supervisor’ (see Probst). Some characteristic forenames: German Mathias, Erwin, Frieda, Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brost in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brost' has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brost was ranked as the 16,665th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it dropped to 18,156th. The count of individuals with the surname also declined from 1,582 to 1,533 during the same period, translating to a decrease of about 3.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 11.86%, from 0.59 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,665 | #18,156 | -8.95% |
| Count | 1,582 | 1,533 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.52 | -11.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brost
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname 'Brost', the majority identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.60% identified as White, dipping slightly to 96.09% by 2010. However, there were notable increases in those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, from 0.63% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010, and those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 0.88% to 1.57%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black also increased, growing from 0.51% to 0.78%. No data was recorded for 'Brost' bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.09% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.88% | 1.57% | 78.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.17% | 85.71% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.78% | 52.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |