Explore the Family Name Bruckler
The meaning of Bruckler
German (Brückler): habitational name for someone who lived by a small bridge, from Middle High German brücke ‘bridge’ + the diminutive suffix -ler denoting an inhabitant. Compare Brickler.
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How common is the last name Bruckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bruckler saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 100,663 in terms of frequency but fell to a rank of 133,863 in 2010, constituting a drop of almost 33%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 166 people in 2000 to 126 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 24%. The proportion of people named Bruckler per 100,000 members of the population likewise dropped by around 33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #133,863 | -32.98% |
| Count | 166 | 126 | -24.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruckler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bruckler predominantly remains white, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. As of 2000, nearly 96% of those bearing the surname identified as white, although this percentage decreased slightly to just above 91% by 2010. There was no recorded change for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which was previously unrecorded in 2000 but constituted just under 4% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 91.27% | -4.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.97% | 0% |
| 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% |