Explore the Family Name Bruesewitz
The meaning of Bruesewitz
German (Brüsewitz): habitational name from any of the places in Pomerania or Mecklenburg named Brüsewitz. Compare Brusewitz.
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How common is the last name Bruesewitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the name "Bruesewitz" has seen a minor decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,219th and fell slightly to the 77,012th spot by 2010. This represents a change rate of -2.38%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 239 to 249 during the same period, indicating a 4.18% rise in count. However, when observed as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #77,012 | -2.38% |
| Count | 239 | 249 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruesewitz
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census information, the Bruesewitz surname is overwhelmingly associated with people who identify as White. There was a minuscule decrease in this group's representation from 99.00% in 2000 down to 98.39% in 2010. Data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not available or suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.39% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |