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

Brochin, 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 Brochin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brochin in America

Brochin is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brochin surname appeared 129 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 Brochin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brochin 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 Brochin

The surname Brochin is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "broche," which means "spit" or "skewer," likely referring to an occupation or trade related to cooking or metalworking.

One of the earliest known records of the name Brochin dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a French census from the region of Normandy. This early spelling was often written as "Brochyn" or "Brochine." Over time, the name spread to other areas of France, including the regions of Brittany and Burgundy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Brochin was Jean Brochin, a skilled blacksmith from the village of Arnay-le-Duc in Burgundy. He was renowned for his intricate metalwork and is mentioned in local records from the year 1348.

Another historically significant individual with this surname was Guillaume Brochin, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the early 15th century. He served under the command of Joan of Arc and participated in several key battles against the English forces.

During the 16th century, the name Brochin appeared in various French legal documents and property records, indicating its presence across different regions of the country. One such record from 1582 mentions a landowner named Pierre Brochin from the town of Rouen in Normandy.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Marguerite Brochin gained recognition for her work as a midwife in the city of Paris. She is mentioned in several medical texts from the period, praised for her expertise and compassionate care.

Another individual worth mentioning is Jacques Brochin, a French artist born in 1649 in the city of Lyon. He was known for his skilled woodcarvings and worked on various church and cathedral projects throughout his career.

As the Brochin surname spread beyond France over the centuries, it also took on slightly different spellings in other countries, such as Brochin in Spain and Brocchin in Italy. However, the French origins and occupational meaning behind the name remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brochin

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

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 Brochin 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 Brochin 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 Brochin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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