2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Broschard
A French surname derived from a location or placename.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Broschard. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Broschard 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Broschard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Broschard, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Broschard
The surname BROSCHARD is of French origin and can be traced back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was likely derived from the Old French word "bros," meaning "thicket" or "underbrush," and the suffix "-ard," which denoted a person's occupation or characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BROSCHARD name appears in a parish record from the village of Rouen in 1621, where a certain Jean BROSCHARD is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with those who worked in or lived near wooded areas or thickets.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BROSCHARD name began to spread beyond Normandy, as families migrated to other parts of France and even further afield. In the late 1700s, a family of BROSCHARDs settled in the Alsace region, near the border with Germany, where they established themselves as respected farmers and vintners.
Notable individuals bearing the BROSCHARD surname include François BROSCHARD (1690-1758), a renowned artist from Paris who was known for his intricate portrait paintings. Another prominent figure was Marie BROSCHARD (1785-1862), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Bordeaux.
In the 19th century, the BROSCHARD name made its way across the Atlantic, with several families settling in Canada and the United States. One notable Canadian was Pierre BROSCHARD (1822-1904), a successful businessman and philanthropist who donated generously to various charitable causes in Montreal.
Another significant figure was Émilie BROSCHARD (1867-1942), a French-American author and journalist who worked tirelessly to promote women's rights and social reforms. Her influential writings and speeches brought attention to issues such as labor rights and educational opportunities for women.
While the BROSCHARD surname may not be as widely known as some others, its rich history and diverse cultural influences have left an indelible mark on the communities and regions where it has taken root over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Broschard
Among Census respondents with the surname Broschard, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Broschard 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 Broschard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Broschard
Broschard 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
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,109 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 5,109 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 Broschard 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 | #156,044 | #150,935 | 3.3% |
| Count | 104 | 108 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Broschard bearers went from 104 to 108 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 5,109 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,935.
FAQ
Broschard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Broschard?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Broschard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Broschard?
Broschard ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Broschard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Broschard.
Has Broschard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Broschard went from 104 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Broschard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Broschard, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (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 Broschard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Broschard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (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 Broschard (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 Broschard mean?
A French surname derived from a location or placename. 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 Broschard (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 people have the surname Broschard?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.