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

Broski, 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 Broski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broski in America

Broski is the 46725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broski surname appeared 455 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 Broski.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broski 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 Broski

The surname Broski originates from the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, specifically Poland, in the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "brat," meaning "brother," and the diminutive suffix "-ski," which was commonly used to indicate familial relationships or places of origin. This suggests that the name Broski may have initially referred to a person with a close brotherly relationship or kinship.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Broski can be found in the Polish tax records from the late 16th century, where a certain Jakub Broski was listed as a landowner in the village of Krosno. The name also appears in various church registers and legal documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, with variations in spelling such as Broski, Brosky, and Brozki.

In the 19th century, the Broski surname gained prominence with the birth of Józef Broski (1805-1889), a renowned Polish painter and artist known for his landscape and historical paintings. Another notable figure was Stanisław Broski (1832-1912), a Polish writer and journalist who contributed to several influential publications of his time.

As the Broski family spread across Europe and beyond, the name took on various forms and adaptations. One notable example is the French variation, Brousseau, which can be traced back to Jean-Baptiste Brousseau (1720-1788), a French soldier who served in the colonial wars in North America. Later, in the United States, the name Brosky emerged as a variation, with individuals like Joseph Brosky (1871-1945), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Pennsylvania.

Other prominent figures with the surname Broski include:

1. Kazimierz Broski (1886-1967), a Polish artist and sculptor known for his monumental works and public sculptures.
2. Jarosław Broski (born 1964), a Polish politician and member of the European Parliament.
3. Maria Broski (1923-2008), a Polish-American author and educator known for her contributions to children's literature.
4. Andrzej Broski (born 1953), a Polish economist and academic who served as the Rector of the University of Warsaw.
5. Tomasz Broski (born 1981), a Polish professional football player who played as a defender for various clubs in Poland and Germany.

While the Broski surname may not be as prominent as some others, its rich history and varied cultural influences have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of global surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broski

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

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

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