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

Broomes, 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 Broomes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broomes in America

Broomes is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broomes surname appeared 282 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 Broomes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broomes 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 Broomes

The surname BROOMES is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "brom," which means "broom" or "shrub." The name likely originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a area overgrown with broom shrubs or a broom-covered region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BROOMES can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Brome" in various counties across England. This suggests that the name was already well-established in different parts of the country by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name BROOMES appeared in various forms, including "Brome," "Brom," and "Broome," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. The name was particularly common in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Worcestershire, where several place names incorporated the word "broom," such as Broom, Broome, and Broomfield.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John de Brome, a 14th-century English knight who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in several military campaigns, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another prominent figure with the surname BROOMES was Ralph Broome, a 16th-century English Protestant martyr. Born in Norfolk around 1512, he was executed in 1558 during the Marian Persecutions for his refusal to embrace Catholicism.

In the 17th century, the name BROOMES gained recognition through the work of William Broome, an English poet and scholar born in 1689. He collaborated with Alexander Pope on the translation of Homer's Odyssey and made significant contributions to the literary world of his time.

The 18th century saw the rise of Richard Broome, an English portrait painter born in 1670. Known for his depictions of aristocratic figures, his works can be found in various collections, including the National Portrait Gallery in London.

In the 19th century, Frederick Broome, born in 1842, was a notable British colonial administrator and writer. He served as the Governor of Western Australia from 1883 to 1890 and later published several books about his experiences in the colonies.

Throughout its long history, the surname BROOMES has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this enduring English name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broomes

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

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

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