2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Broesamle
A Germanic surname derived from a place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Broesamle. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Broesamle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Broesamle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Broesamle, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Broesamle
The surname "BROESAMLE" originates from Germany, specifically the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Its roots can be traced back to the late 15th century.
This name is derived from the German words "Broe" and "Samt," which translate to "bread" and "velvet," respectively. It is believed to have been an occupational surname initially given to bakers or millers who produced high-quality bread or those involved in the velvet trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 1492 registry in the town of Augsburg, which mentions a "Hans Broesamle." This document suggests that the surname was already in use by this time.
In the 16th century, the name "BROESAMLE" appeared in various tax records and property deeds in the towns of Ulm and Nürnberg, indicating that families with this surname had established themselves in these areas.
By the 17th century, the name had spread to other regions of Germany, including Saxony and Thuringia. Notable individuals with the surname "BROESAMLE" from this era include Johann Broesamle (1612-1684), a respected baker in the city of Leipzig, and Anna Broesamle (1632-1701), a prominent figure in the local velvet trade in Erfurt.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, several members of the Broesamle family made their mark in various fields. For example, Wilhelm Broesamle (1745-1821) was a renowned clockmaker in Freiburg, while Karl Broesamle (1789-1867) was a respected educator and author in Heidelberg.
Other notable individuals with the surname "BROESAMLE" include Friedrich Broesamle (1817-1892), a pioneering chemist and industrialist from Stuttgart, and Elise Broesamle (1865-1943), a celebrated opera singer who performed in major cities across Europe.
Throughout its history, variations in the spelling of "BROESAMLE" have emerged, including "Brosamle," "Broessamle," and "Brösamle." However, the core components of the name have largely remained intact, preserving its connection to its occupational and regional origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Broesamle
Among Census respondents with the surname Broesamle, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Broesamle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Broesamle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 96
- Two or more races6.5% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Broesamle
Broesamle appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-7 bearers (-6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,419 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.1%) | Down 6,419 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Broesamle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #151,639 | -4.4% |
| Count | 114 | 107 | -6.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Broesamle bearers went from 114 to 107 (-6.1% change). The surname moved down 6,419 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #151,639.
FAQ
Broesamle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Broesamle?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Broesamle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Broesamle?
Broesamle ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Broesamle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Broesamle.
Has Broesamle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Broesamle went from 114 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Broesamle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Broesamle, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Broesamle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Broesamle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Broesamle (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Broesamle mean?
A Germanic surname derived from a place name or location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Broesamle (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Broesamle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.