Explore the Family Name Bruett
The meaning of Bruett
South German (Brütt): from the ancient Germanic stem brud, cognate with English proud. Some characteristic forenames: German Georg.
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How common is the last name Bruett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bruett has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 78,316th. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 260 in 2000 to 244 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.15%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #78,316 | -11.45% |
| Count | 260 | 244 | -6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruett
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bruett according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, though there was a minimal drop from 93.85% in 2000 to 91.8% in 2010. People identifying as Black make up a smaller percentage, but it's noteworthy that this group saw a significant increase of 42.2% over the decade, moving from 3.46% of the Bruetts in 2000 to 4.92% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races made up 1.92% in 2000, but no data was reported for this group in 2010. No Bruetts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.8% | -2.18% |
| Black | 3.46% | 4.92% | 42.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |