Explore the Family Name Brudnicki
The meaning of Brudnicki
Polish: habitational name for someone from Brudnice or Stare Brodnice (formerly Brudnice) in Masovian Voivodeship. These placenames were probably derived from the adjective brudny ‘dirty’.
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How common is the last name Brudnicki in the United States?
The surname Brudnicki has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The rank of this surname dropped from 62,961 in 2000 to 67,519 in 2010, a change of -7.24%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Brudnicki surname dipped from 297 to 292, marking a -1.68% change. The proportion of the Brudnicki name per 100k residents also decreased by -9.09%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #67,519 | -7.24% |
| Count | 297 | 292 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brudnicki
The census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brudnicki. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, over 95% of Brudnickis identified as White in both 2000 (95.96%) and 2010 (97.26%), indicating a slight increase of 1.35%. A small portion identified as belonging to two or more races, though this percentage saw a decrease from 2.36% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010. It's important to note that there were no recorded instances of Brudnickis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 97.26% | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 2.05% | -13.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |