Explore the Family Name Brous
The meaning of Brous
1. Americanized form of German Braus. 2. Dutch: variant of Brouws, unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Brous' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 59,293rd most popular surname, whereas by 2010 it had slipped to the 64,200th spot, marking an 8.28% decline in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly from 319 to 310, reflecting a 2.82% drop. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33%, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #64,200 | -8.28% |
| Count | 319 | 310 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brous
The ethnicity of those bearing the 'Brous' surname has shown some shifts according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this last name are of White ethnicity, though the percentage dropped from 95.30% in 2000 to 92.26% in 2010, a change of -3.19%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic ethnic identity saw a significant increase of 76.71%, rising from 2.19% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native observed no changes during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 92.26% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 3.87% | 76.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |