Find out how popular the last name Broche is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Broche.

Broche, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Broche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broche in America

Broche is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broche surname appeared 283 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Broche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broche to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Broche

The surname Broche is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany.

Broche is derived from the Old French word "broche," which means a spit or skewer used for roasting meat. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who worked as cooks or in professions related to food preparation, where the use of spits and skewers was commonplace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Broche can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Broches," suggesting that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name Broche appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. These records documented individuals with the surname Broche who held land or were involved in legal transactions during that time period.

One notable figure in history who bore the surname Broche was Pierre Broche (c. 1350-1420), a French military commander who served under Charles VI during the Hundred Years' War. He played a significant role in the defense of Paris against the English forces and was renowned for his strategic military leadership.

Another individual of note was Jean Broche (c. 1520-1590), a French Protestant reformer and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the French Reformation movement and authored several influential works on Protestant theology during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Philippe Broche (1628-1689) was a renowned French architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Val-de-Grâce and the Château de Vincennes.

The name Broche also has connections to place names in France. For example, the village of Brochon in the Côte d'Or region of Burgundy likely derived its name from the surname Broche, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have resided or held land in that area.

Furthermore, variations of the name, such as Broché and Broches, can be found in historical records, reflecting the fluidity of spelling patterns in earlier times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broche

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Broche.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Broche was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Broche has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Broche was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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