Explore the Family Name Broyhill
The meaning of Broyhill
English: variant of Broughill, a habitational name from Broughall in Shropshire, named in Old English with burh ‘fortified place’ + an uncertain second element, probably hyll ‘hill’. History: James Broughill, born at Sutton Maddock, Shropshire, England, in 1714, emigrated to Caroline County, VA, in or before 1732.
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How common is the last name Broyhill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Broyhill has seen a modest fluctuation in terms of its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,838th most popular and by 2010, it slipped slightly to 48,800th place, showing a small decline of 2.01%. Despite this shift in ranking, the overall count of individuals with the Broyhill surname expanded from 416 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 3.85%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #48,800 | -2.01% |
| Count | 416 | 432 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Broyhill
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Broyhill surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there is a predominant association with individuals of White ethnicity. This association increased marginally from 95.19% in 2000 to 95.37% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Black decreased notably by 22.92%, dropping from 2.40% to 1.85%. Additionally, the census recorded an emergence of individuals who identified with two or more races carrying the Broyhill surname in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 95.37% | 0.19% |
| Black | 2.4% | 1.85% | -22.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |