Explore the Family Name Bruestle
The meaning of Bruestle
South German (Brüstle): from a diminutive of Brust. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erna, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Bruestle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bruestle has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 73,666th place, marking a change of 6.89%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 224 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, a growth of 17.41%. The proportion of people with the Bruestle last name per 100,000 population grew by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #73,666 | 6.89% |
| Count | 224 | 263 | 17.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruestle
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bruestle according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White from 95.98% in 2000 to 93.92% in 2010. During the same period, there was a new emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races and as Hispanic. The individuals identifying as Hispanic accounted for 3.04% of the total in 2010, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races made up 1.90%. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 93.92% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.04% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |