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

Broehm, 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 Broehm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broehm in America

Broehm is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broehm surname appeared 197 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 Broehm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broehm 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 Broehm

The surname BROEHM is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Bro," meaning "broth" or "bouillon," and may have referred to an occupation or trade involving the preparation or selling of broth or soup.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BROEHM can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a Hans BROEHM, who was a local merchant and tradesman. The name also appears in various church records and legal documents from the same region and time period, suggesting that it was a well-established surname in that area.

In the late 17th century, a man named Johann BROEHM (1628-1711) gained some prominence as a Lutheran theologian and author. He was born in Nuremberg and wrote several influential works on theology and religious doctrine.

As the BROEHM name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as BROEHME, BRÖHM, and BROHM. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the individualized preferences of different family branches.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the BROEHM surname was Karl BROEHM (1826-1899), a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States and designed several prominent buildings in New York City, including the iconic Eldridge Street Synagogue.

Another individual of note was Wilhelm BROEHM (1887-1957), a German-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in Nuremberg but spent much of his career in the United States, where he gained recognition for his artistic contributions.

While the BROEHM name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, the earliest documented instances and the majority of historical references point to its German origins and association with occupations related to the preparation and sale of broth or soup.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broehm

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

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

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