Explore the Family Name Bruehl
The meaning of Bruehl
1. German (Brühl): topographic name for someone who lived by a swampy area, Middle High German brüel, Middle Low German brūl ‘swampy land with brushwood’. 2. German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic) (Brühl): habitational name from Brühl in Germany. Compare Bruhl. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Armin, Dieter, Frieda, Horst, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Bruehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bruehl rose slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 45,149, but by 2010 it had improved marginally to 44,356 — an increase of just over 1.76%. The number of people bearing the surname also increased during this period, from 447 to 485, indicating a growth rate of 8.5%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Bruehl name per 100,000 population decreased by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #44,356 | 1.76% |
| Count | 447 | 485 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruehl
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed that the majority of individuals with the Bruehl surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dipped from 96.64% to 93.40%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.89% in 2010. Additionally, the census recorded a small number of Bruehls identifying as Hispanic in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. The category "Two or more races" appeared in 2000 at 1.12% but was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 93.4% | -3.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.34% | 2.89% | 115.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |