Explore the Family Name Bruesch
The meaning of Bruesch
South German (Brüsch): topographic name from Middle High German brüsch ‘heather, broom, brushwood’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruesch in the United States?
The surname Bruesch, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,406 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped marginally to 57,516. This represents a change of -0.19%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 332 to 354 within the same decade, denoting a 6.63% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #57,516 | -0.19% |
| Count | 332 | 354 | 6.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruesch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift among individuals bearing the Bruesch surname. Those identifying as White decreased by 4.09%, moving from 92.77% in 2000 to 88.98% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 56.46%, rising from 2.71% to 4.24%. The data also showed that some people began identifying as Hispanic, as the percentage rose from 0% to 3.11%. There were no identified changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black populations, but there was a significant decrease (40.18%) in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native—from 3.31% to 1.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 88.98% | -4.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 4.24% | 56.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.31% | 1.98% | -40.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |