Explore the Family Name Bruff
The meaning of Bruff
English: variant of Brough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bruff" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,986 in prevalence and slipped to 39,960 by 2010, a drop of 5.2%. The total count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 549 in both years. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by just 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #39,960 | -5.2% |
| Count | 549 | 549 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruff
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bruff". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the percentage of people identifying as Black, rising from 6.74% to 10.20%, an increase of 51.34%. However, the majority of those carrying the "Bruff" surname identified as White, although this proportion decreased from 89.98% in 2000 to 85.61% in 2010. A small percentage of people with the Bruff surname identified themselves as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander for the first time in 2010, whereas the percentage identifying with two or more races dropped to zero from 1.64%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.98% | 85.61% | -4.86% |
| Black | 6.74% | 10.2% | 51.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |