Explore the Family Name Broxson
The meaning of Broxson
English (Staffordshire): variant of Broxton. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Broxson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Broxson witnessed a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 28,522 to 33,695, which represents an 18.14% drop. In terms of count, there were 787 individuals with the Broxson surname in 2000, but this number fell by 14.1% to 676 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Broxson surname per 100k people also decreased by 20.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #33,695 | -18.14% |
| Count | 787 | 676 | -14.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.23 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broxson
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the Broxson surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.04%, from 94.92% to 93.93%. Individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase of 120.18%, from 1.14% to 2.51%. There was a noticeable decrease in the Black population, dropping by 25.71% from 1.40% to 1.04%. Interestingly, the Hispanic community within the Broxsons emerged, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.48% in 2010. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation disappeared, dropping from 1.27% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.92% | 93.93% | -1.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 2.51% | 120.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.04% | -25.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |