Explore the Family Name Bruffett
The meaning of Bruffett
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruffett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bruffett has seen a slight increase in its popularity since the 2000s. In 2000, it was ranked 61,544 while in 2010 it moved up to 60,505 indicating a 1.69% increase. The number of people carrying the Bruffett name also increased from 305 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, showing a growth of 9.18%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained relatively stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #60,505 | 1.69% |
| Count | 305 | 333 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruffett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diversification among those with the Bruffett surname between 2000 and 2010. Individuals reporting as white decreased by 6.43% yet still made up the overwhelming majority, dropping from 90.82% to 84.98%. Meanwhile, there were significant increases in those identifying as two or more races and those identifying as Hispanic. These groups saw changes of 95.04% and 91.41%, respectively. There was also a slight uptick in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went from 1.64% to 2.10%. It's notable that no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.82% | 84.98% | -6.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 6.91% | 91.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 5.11% | 95.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.64% | 2.1% | 28.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |