Explore the Family Name Brubeck
The meaning of Brubeck
Americanized form of German Brubach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brubeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Brubeck slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 46,839th most popular surname in the United States with 427 individuals bearing it, a proportion of 0.16 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank fell to 50,467, reflecting a decrease of 7.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by around 3%, from 427 to 414, lowering the proportion per 100,000 people to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #50,467 | -7.75% |
| Count | 427 | 414 | -3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brubeck
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Brubeck surname from 2000 to 2010. While those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with the surname both years (95.55% in 2000 and 93.48% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of around 2%. Comparatively, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 0% to 1.93%) or belonging to two or more races (from 0% to 2.42%). However, the percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander heritage decreased completely from 1.17% to 0%, while the Hispanic representation also fell from 1.87% to 1.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 93.48% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 1.45% | -22.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |