Explore the Family Name Brosz
The meaning of Brosz
Polish: from a pet form of Ambrozy, Polish form of the Latin personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose).
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How common is the last name Brosz in the United States?
The surname Brosz saw a decline in popularity over a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 66,476 and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 73,464, marking a decrease of 10.51%. The number of people bearing the surname also dropped during this period from 278 to 264, a reduction of 5.04%. Thus, the proportion of individuals named Brosz per 100,000 population fell from 0.1 to 0.09, showing a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #73,464 | -10.51% |
| Count | 278 | 264 | -5.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brosz
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Brosz surname remained predominantly White between 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 97.12% to 97.35%. During the same period, the Hispanic representation also increased from 1.80% to 2.27%, an impressive growth of 26.11%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races were reported as zero for both years. This indicates that these ethnic groups did not significantly identify with the Brosz surname during the decades under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 97.35% | 0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.27% | 26.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |