Explore the Family Name Broxterman
The meaning of Broxterman
Americanized form of German Broxtermann: topographic name from Brock, for someone living by a stream, or a habitational name for someone from Broxten near Osnabrück, named with the same word.
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How common is the last name Broxterman in the United States?
The surname Broxterman has witnessed a rise in its popularity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name ranked 38,524 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 35,993, showing an increase of 6.57%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased from 540 in 2000 to 623 in 2010, indicating a significant growth of 15.37%. The proportion of people named Broxterman per 100k population also rose slightly from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #35,993 | 6.57% |
| Count | 540 | 623 | 15.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broxterman
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Broxterman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the predominant ethnicity was White, at 96.30% and 96.79% respectively. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, rising from 0.93% in 2000 to 0.96% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 0.93% to 0.80% over the decade, whereas those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded only in 2000 with 1.48%, but none were reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 96.79% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 0.96% | 3.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.8% | -13.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |