Explore the Family Name Brucato
The meaning of Brucato
Italian (Sicily): probably a habitational name from a place called with Sicilian bbrica, bbruca ‘tamarisk’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Cosmo, Ignazio, Mafalda, Nunzio, Orfeo.
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How common is the last name Brucato in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brucato has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brucato ranked 27,496th in terms of prevalence and this rank fell to 29,822nd in 2010, indicating a drop of 8.46%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 825 to 788 over the same period, marking a 4.48% reduction. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people went down by 12.9%, from 0.31 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,496 | #29,822 | -8.46% |
| Count | 825 | 788 | -4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.27 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brucato
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity reveals that the majority of people with the surname Brucato identify as White, although there was a minimal decrease in this demographic from 96.61% in 2000 to 95.81% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an increase of 43.48%, rising from 2.30% to 3.30% over the ten-year span. There was a slight fall in the percentage of those claiming two or more races, down 13.70% from 0.73% to 0.63%. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained at zero, indicating no individuals identified as belonging to these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 95.81% | -0.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.3% | 3.3% | 43.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.63% | -13.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |