Explore the Family Name Brugge
The meaning of Brugge
1. Dutch (Van der Brugge): topographic name for someone living near a brug ‘bridge’. 2. Flemish and Dutch: habitational name from Bruges. 3. North German (Brügge): variant of Bruck or a habitational name from any of several places called Brügge.
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How common is the last name Brugge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brugge' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The name was ranked 72,022 in 2000 and dropped to 77,522 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 7.64%. In terms of counts, there were 252 people with the surname 'Brugge' in 2000, which slightly decreased to 247 by 2010, a drop of 1.98%. For every 100k people, the proportion bearing the surname also fell from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, indicating an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #77,522 | -7.64% |
| Count | 252 | 247 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brugge
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Brugge' shows some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 95.24% to 93.93%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 4.76% to 5.26% over the same period. No change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0.00% for both years. There were also no reported individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 93.93% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 4.76% | 5.26% | 10.5% |
| 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% |