Explore the Family Name Brueggeman
The meaning of Brueggeman
Americanized form of German Brüggemann (see Brueggemann). Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Fritz, Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brueggeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brueggeman has seen modest shifts in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 20,871st most popular name, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 21,360th, reflecting a minor decrease of 2.34%. Nevertheless, the total count of people with this surname increased from 1,176 in 2000 to 1,226 in 2010, a rise of 4.25%. This increase occurred despite a slight drop in the proportion per 100k from 0.44 to 0.42 (-4.55%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,871 | #21,360 | -2.34% |
| Count | 1,176 | 1,226 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brueggeman
The ethnicity associated with the surname Brueggeman also saw minor changes over the decade, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name remained White, which composed 98.30% in 2000 and 96.33% in 2010. There was also an increase in the Hispanic representation from 0.68% to 1.63%, a significant change of 139.71%. Additionally, the 2010 census revealed that some individuals of two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native background carried the surname. However, no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black individuals were reported with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.33% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.63% | 139.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |