Explore the Family Name Broughman
The meaning of Broughman
Americanized form of German Brauchmann or Brauckmann, variants of Brockmann or of Brachmann (see Brachman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Broughman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Broughman has seen a slight decrease over the last decade. In 2000, Broughman was ranked 26,332 in terms of popularity and had 872 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 28,552 and the count of individuals with this surname reduced to 835, marking a change of -8.43% in rank and -4.24% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.32 to 0.28 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #28,552 | -8.43% |
| Count | 872 | 835 | -4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broughman
Moving to ethnicity, the Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identifying with the Broughman surname are of White ethnicity. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.82% of all Broughmans, although this figure fell slightly to 96.05% in 2010. Those indicating they were of two or more races increased from 0.69% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010, a significant rise of 213.04%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic also saw a minor decrease from 1.26% to 1.20%. Notably, there were no recorded individuals within this surname group who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.05% | -1.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 2.16% | 213.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.2% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |