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

Broege, 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 Broege surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broege in America

Broege is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broege surname appeared 212 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 Broege.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broege 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 Broege

The surname "BROEGE" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lower Saxony, specifically in the areas around the cities of Bremen and Hamburg.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "BROEGE" can be found in the chronicles of a medieval monastery in the town of Stade, dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to have been derived from the Old German word "broek", which referred to a swampy or marshy area, suggesting that the name's bearers may have originally hailed from a region with such terrain.

During the late Middle Ages, the name "BROEGE" appears in various municipal records and tax rolls across northern Germany. This indicates that the family had established a presence in several towns and villages throughout the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name "BROEGE" was Hans Broege, a renowned merchant and trader who played a significant role in the thriving Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of merchant guilds and market towns in northern Europe.

Another prominent individual with the surname "BROEGE" was Johann Friedrich Broege (1719-1784), a German theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. His works on Christian ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and influential during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the name "BROEGE" gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Broege (1832-1903), a celebrated German architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the Gothic Revival style. Some of his most notable works can be found in the cities of Hamburg and Lübeck.

Another noteworthy figure was Elise Broege (1868-1942), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and educational institutions, promoting equal opportunities for women in academia and professional fields.

As the centuries passed, the name "BROEGE" spread beyond its origins in northern Germany, with descendants settling in various parts of Europe and eventually emigrating to other continents, carrying the name with them to new lands and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broege

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

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

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