Explore the Family Name Brotzman
The meaning of Brotzman
Americanized form of German Brotzmann: enlarged form of Brotz. Compare Prutzman.
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How common is the last name Brotzman in the United States?
The surname Brotzman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Brotzman ranked 25,098 in popularity with 927 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 26,630, with the count of individuals also dipping slightly to 915. This represents a change of -6.1 in rank and a -1.29% decline in the number of people identified by the surname. The proportion of the Brotzman surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -8.82% from 0.34 to 0.31 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #26,630 | -6.1% |
| Count | 927 | 915 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brotzman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A significant majority of those with the Brotzman surname identified as White - 97.41% in 2000 and 94.21% in 2010, marking a -3.29% change. However, there was an increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0.54% to 2.40%, and those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.97% to 2.08%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander showed a minor rise as well, standing at 0% in 2000 and rising to 0.87% in 2010. The figures for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities maintained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 94.21% | -3.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 2.4% | 344.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.08% | 114.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |