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

Brogle, 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 Brogle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brogle in America

Brogle is the 85659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brogle surname appeared 218 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 Brogle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brogle 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 Brogle

The surname BROGLE is believed to have originated in the German regions of Europe, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "brogel," which referred to a small wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have resided near such a location or were perhaps employed in forestry or related occupations.

According to historical records, one of the earliest documented instances of the BROGLE surname appears in the Cologne Archives from the 14th century, where a certain Johannes Brogle is mentioned as a resident of the city. Another early reference can be found in the Annals of Augsburg, which record a Hans Brogel as a participant in a local uprising during the 1500s.

The BROGLE name has also been linked to various place names throughout Germany and neighboring regions. For instance, the village of Brogel in present-day Belgium may have contributed to the surname's development, as well as the town of Broglie in Normandy, France.

In terms of notable individuals bearing the BROGLE surname, one of the earliest was Johann Christoph Brogle (1675-1738), a German painter and etcher known for his intricate landscapes and architectural works. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Wilhelm Brogle (1805-1872), a Prussian politician and jurist who served as the Minister of Justice for the Kingdom of Prussia in the mid-19th century.

Other historically significant individuals with the BROGLE surname include:

1. Mathias Brogle (1792-1861), a Swiss Catholic priest and theologian who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Old Catholic Church.

2. Karl Brogle (1907-1987), a German World War II military officer who served in the Waffen-SS and received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his actions on the Eastern Front.

3. Gerhard Brogle (1913-2005), an Austrian artist known for his expressionist paintings and etchings, which often depicted scenes from rural life and traditional folklore.

4. Ingrid Brogle (1924-2011), a German-born American author and illustrator of children's books, most notably the "Miss Wilhelmina" series.

5. Hans Brogle (1938-2018), a Swiss architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several major projects in Zurich and other Swiss cities.

While the BROGLE surname may not be among the most prevalent or widely recognized today, its rich history and varied origins across several European regions make it a fascinating subject for exploration and analysis.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brogle

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

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

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