Explore the Family Name Bruenning
The meaning of Bruenning
North German (Brünning): see Brunning.
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How common is the last name Bruenning in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bruenning saw some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 128,797 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slid to 136,449, marking a decrease of 5.94%. The actual count of people with the Bruenning surname slightly increased from 122 in 2000 to 123 in 2010, which represents a growth of 0.82%. However, when considering the proportion of people with this surname per 100k, there was a decrease of 20.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #136,449 | -5.94% |
| Count | 122 | 123 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruenning
The ethnicity of people bearing the Bruenning surname also experienced changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White made up the majority of individuals with the Bruenning surname, though their proportion decreased slightly from 93.44% in 2000 to 91.87% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase in their proportion, rising from 4.10% in 2000 to 6.50% in 2010, a change of 58.54%. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 91.87% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 6.5% | 58.54% |
| 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% |