Explore the Family Name Bruecker
The meaning of Bruecker
German (Brücker): see Brucker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bruecker' has experienced a slight increase within the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from the 140,756th most popular in 2000 to the 134,712th in 2010, marking a change of about 4.29%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 14.68% during this ten-year period, growing from 109 to 125. However, the proportion of 'Brueckers' per 100k population remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,756 | #134,712 | 4.29% |
| Count | 109 | 125 | 14.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruecker
As for the ethnic identity tied to the surname 'Bruecker', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, around 93.58% of 'Brueckers' identified as White, a proportion that slightly increased to 96.00% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small percentage (approximately 4.59%) in 2000 who identified with two or more ethnicities, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no individuals identifying under the 'Bruecker' surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.58% | 96% | 2.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |