Explore the Family Name Brucher
The meaning of Brucher
German (mainly Brücher): topographic name for someone who lived by a swamp, from Middle High German bruoch ‘swamp’ + the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant.
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How common is the last name Brucher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Brucher' has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 93,841 in 2000 to 125,282 in 2010, which is a decrease of 33.5%. During the same period, the count went down from 181 to 137, marking a decline of 24.31%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 28.57%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,841 | #125,282 | -33.5% |
| Count | 181 | 137 | -24.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brucher
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the 'Brucher' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, accounting for 91.71% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.24% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity showed a notable drop by 18.66%, falling from 7.18% in 2000 to 5.84% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.71% | 91.24% | -0.51% |
| Hispanic | 7.18% | 5.84% | -18.66% |
| 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% |