Explore the Family Name Brougher
The meaning of Brougher
Variant of Brower or Brouwer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brougher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brougher has seen a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,342 in terms of prevalence but fell to 36,477 by 2010, marking a decrease of about 3.21%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Brougher modestly increased from 603 to 613 over the course of the decade, indicating a growth of around 1.66%. The proportion per 100,000 residents saw a slight dip of about 4.55%, from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #36,477 | -3.21% |
| Count | 603 | 613 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brougher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brougher also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority of those bearing the name were identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 97.01% to 95.60%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Brougher population saw an impressive increase of 47.37%, albeit from a relatively small base (1.33% to 1.96%). There were also minor appearances of Asian/Pacific Islander and multiple race identities starting from 2010, whereas no individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were recorded in that year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 95.6% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.96% | 47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Black | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |