Explore the Family Name Broten
The meaning of Broten
Americanized form of Norwegian Braaten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Broten" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,522 in popularity with a count of 599, which was equivalent to 0.22 persons per 100k carrying that name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 37,691 with a total count of 590, equating to 0.2 persons per 100k. This represents a change of -6.11 in rank and a decrease of 1.5 in count, or a -9.09 shift in proportion per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #37,691 | -6.11% |
| Count | 599 | 590 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broten
The ethnicity table of the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Broten surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was no recorded change among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. However, those identifying as two or more races increased by 30.77 percent, from 1.17 to 1.53. The number of White individuals with this surname experienced a negligible decrease from 96.16 to 95.93. The most significant change happened within the Hispanic group, where there was a decrease of 23.88 percent, moving from 1.34 to 1.02.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 95.93% | -0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.53% | 30.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.02% | -23.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |