Explore the Family Name Bruffy
The meaning of Bruffy
Probably an altered form of Irish Brophy. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Lucienne.
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How common is the last name Bruffy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bruffy decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 60,390th in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 71,042nd. This represents a decrease of 17.64%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname fell by 11.86% from 312 in 2000 to 275 in 2010. The proportion of people carrying the Bruffy surname also declined from 0.12 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.09 per 100,000 by 2010, signaling a reduction of 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #71,042 | -17.64% |
| Count | 312 | 275 | -11.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruffy
The ethnicity associated with the Bruffy surname also shifted slightly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 98.08% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage reduced to 95.64% by 2010, indicating a change of -2.49%. While there were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a small emergence of individuals who identified as Hispanic by 2010, comprising 2.18% of the total. There were still no individuals who identified as being of two or more ethnicities in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 95.64% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |