Explore the Family Name Brubach
The meaning of Brubach
German (mainly Brübach): habitational name from Bruebach (Brübach), near Mulhouse, Alsace, or from either Brubach in Hesse or Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Brubach in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brubach showed a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held a rank of 73,659, but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,264, representing a decrease of 4.89%. However, when considering the actual count of individuals with this surname, there was a small increase from 245 people in 2000 to 248 people in 2010, which is a growth of 1.22%. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over the same period, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #77,264 | -4.89% |
| Count | 245 | 248 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brubach
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Brubach surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage declined slightly over the decade, from 97.96% to 96.37%. There was a small percentage (2.04%) that identified as Hispanic in 2000; however, no one with the surname Brubach identified as Hispanic in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.96% | 96.37% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |