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

Broderius, 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 Broderius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broderius in America

Broderius is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broderius surname appeared 119 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 Broderius.

The history of the last name Broderius

The surname Broderius is of German origin, first appearing in records from the late 15th century. It is derived from the old German word "brod", meaning "bread", and likely referred to a person who worked as a baker or in a similar profession related to the production or sale of bread.

One of the earliest known references to the name Broderius can be found in a document from the city of Mainz, dated 1487, which mentions a "Johann Broderius" as a baker living in the city at that time. The name also appears in various church records and local tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries in the regions of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria.

In the late 16th century, a prominent figure named Hans Broderius (1542-1612) was a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg. He was a prolific writer and published numerous works on theology and philosophy during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Broderius (1673-1738), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Broderius (1807-1871) was a German historian and archivist who made significant contributions to the study of medieval German history. He published several books and articles on the subject, drawing from his extensive research in various archives across Germany.

The name Broderius can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as the Netherlands and Switzerland, likely due to migration and the spread of German influence in these regions over time. However, its origins and earliest documented use can be traced back to the German-speaking areas of central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broderius

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

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 Broderius 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.

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

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