Explore the Family Name Browe
The meaning of Browe
Variant of Brow.
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How common is the last name Browe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Browe experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Browe ranked 45,227 in popularity with 446 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 50,851, with the count decreasing to 410 individuals. This represents a change of -12.44 in rank and -8.07 in the count. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Browe per 100,000 also decreased from 0.17 to 0.14, marking a reduction of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #50,851 | -12.44% |
| Count | 446 | 410 | -8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Browe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Browe surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 92.60% in 2000 to 94.15% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as Black saw a significant decrease of 47.54%, going from 6.5% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010. There was a minor emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname group, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.71% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, all remained at 0% for both years, indicating no individuals with the Browe surname identified in these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 94.15% | 1.67% |
| Black | 6.5% | 3.41% | -47.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |