Explore the Family Name Browers
The meaning of Browers
Americanized form of Dutch Brouwers or German Brauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Browers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Browers' experienced a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,608th in terms of popularity and dropped to 58,735th by 2010, marking an 11.65% decrease. The number of individuals with the 'Browers' surname also decreased during this period from 370 to 345, a reduction of 6.76%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #58,735 | -11.65% |
| Count | 370 | 345 | -6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Browers
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most 'Browers' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decline in this group from 95.95% to 93.04%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased significantly over the decade, jumping from 1.35% to 2.90%, a change of 114.81%. Interestingly, in 2010, some 'Browers' started identifying with more than one race (1.45%) and as Hispanic (1.74%), ethnic identities that were not represented in the 2000 data. It is important to note that for privacy reasons, some data has been suppressed to ensure anonymity. No 'Browers' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 93.04% | -3.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 2.9% | 114.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |