2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Broumley
A habitational surname derived from the town of Bromley in Kent, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Broumley. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Broumley 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Broumley in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Broumley, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Broumley
The surname Broumley is an English locational name that originated in Bromley, a region located in the county of Kent, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "brom" meaning broom and "leah" meaning meadow or woodland clearing, referring to an area where broom grew abundantly.
The earliest known record of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Brunlei" and "Brumleag." This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the surname was often spelled in various ways, including Bromeley, Bromlie, and Bromleigh, reflecting the different regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Broumley was Sir Henry Bromley (c. 1285-1349), who served as Lord Chancellor of England during the reign of Edward III.
Another notable figure was Sir Walter Bromley (c. 1520-1585), a prominent English politician and Lord Chancellor of England under Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, Robert Bromley (1636-1718) was an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells.
During the 18th century, William Bromley (1701-1792) was a renowned English engraver and publisher, known for his works on literature and art.
In the 19th century, Sir John Bromley (1816-1890) was a British naval officer and politician who served as the First Lord of the Admiralty and was involved in the development of the British Navy.
While the surname Broumley has its roots in the county of Kent, it has since spread throughout England and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated from the original region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Broumley
Among Census respondents with the surname Broumley, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Broumley 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 Broumley surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Broumley
Broumley appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+16 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,404 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-11 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,132 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 5,404 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 12,132 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 Broumley 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 | #131,379 | #143,511 | -9.2% |
| Count | 129 | 118 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Broumley bearers went from 129 to 118 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 12,132 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #143,511.
FAQ
Broumley surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Broumley?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Broumley. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Broumley?
Broumley ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Broumley. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Broumley.
Has Broumley become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Broumley went from 129 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Broumley?
Among Census respondents with the surname Broumley, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Broumley in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Broumley appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Hispanic (5.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). 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 Broumley (2000, 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 Broumley mean?
A habitational surname derived from the town of Bromley in Kent, England. 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 Broumley (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 common is the surname Broumley?
See how many people have the last name Broumley on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.