Explore the Family Name Broun
The meaning of Broun
1. Scottish: variant of Brown. 2. Jewish: variant of Braun. History: Robert Broun, from Scotland, was married in SC, in 1738. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Lyubov, Sergey.
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How common is the last name Broun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Broun has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Broun was ranked 54,643rd in terms of prevalence, with 353 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, Broun's ranking fell to 58,481st, with a marginal reduction in count to 347. The proportion of the Broun surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 7.69%, indicating its declining popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #58,481 | -7.02% |
| Count | 353 | 347 | -1.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broun
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some variation for individuals with the Broun surname. In 2000, the majority of Brouns identified as White (77.34%), followed by Black (18.70%) and Hispanic (2.27%). By 2010, although White remained the dominant ethnic identity at 71.76%, a small increase was noted in the populations identifying as Black (19.88%) and Hispanic (2.59%). Interestingly, 2010 saw the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and mixed-race identities within the Broun population, at 1.44% and 4.32% respectively. No Brouns identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.34% | 71.76% | -7.21% |
| Black | 18.7% | 19.88% | 6.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.59% | 14.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |