Explore the Family Name Broy
The meaning of Broy
Irish: variant of Brophy. This surname is rare in Ireland and Britain.
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How common is the last name Broy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broy saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,829th in popularity and fell slightly to 47,966th in 2010, marking a 4.66% drop. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname rose marginally from 439 to 441 during this period, indicating a small increase of 0.46%. The proportion of the Broy name per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #47,966 | -4.66% |
| Count | 439 | 441 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broy
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census show some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as 'White' with the Broy surname dropped by 4.95%, from 85.65% to 81.41%. There was an increase in those identifying as 'Black', from 10.25% to 13.15%, indicating a significant rise of 28.29%. The percentage of those identifying as 'Hispanic' slightly decreased, moving from 3.19% to 2.95%. The census reported no individuals with the surname Broy identifying as 'Asian/Pacific Islander' or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' in both years. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with 'Two or more races' in 2010, where previously in 2000, there were none reported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.65% | 81.41% | -4.95% |
| Black | 10.25% | 13.15% | 28.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.19% | 2.95% | -7.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |