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

Brosche, 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 Brosche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brosche in America

Brosche is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brosche surname appeared 123 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 Brosche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brosche 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 Brosche

The surname BROSCHE is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages, specifically in areas around modern-day Bavaria and Austria. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "brosche," meaning "brooch" or "ornamental clasp," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who crafted or dealt in such jeweled accessories.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BROSCHE name can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Reichenbacensis, a 13th-century manuscript documenting land transactions in the region. This document mentions a "Hermannus Brosche" as a witness to a property transfer.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the BROSCHE name was Johann Brosche, a goldsmith and jeweler based in Nuremberg, who gained renown for his intricate and ornate creations. His work was highly sought after by nobility and affluent patrons throughout Europe.

During the 16th century, the BROSCHE name appeared in various records from the Palatinate region of Germany, with several individuals listed as landowners and merchants. One notable example is Hans Brosche (1520-1591), a successful wine merchant in the town of Heidelberg.

The 17th century saw the BROSCHE name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands. In Amsterdam, a family of BROSCHE jewelers established a respected business, with members such as Pieter Brosche (1645-1711) and his son, Jan Brosche (1673-1738), becoming well-known for their exquisite workmanship in gold and precious stones.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was the German painter and illustrator, Eduard BROSCHE (1826-1892), whose works were exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions across Europe. His landscapes and genre scenes captured the essence of rural life in Germany during that era.

Another significant individual was the Austrian physicist and philosopher, Ernst BROSCHE (1892-1973), who made important contributions to the understanding of space-time and relativity. His theories and publications influenced the field of physics in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brosche

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

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

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