Explore the Family Name Bruggink
The meaning of Bruggink
Dutch: habitational name from a farmhouse named Bruggink in the eastern Netherlands, the farm name probably deriving from the location of the farm near a brug ‘bridge’.
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How common is the last name Bruggink in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bruggink has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,398th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 75,799th position, representing a decrease of 1.88%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased by almost 5%, from 242 people in 2000 to 254 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #75,799 | -1.88% |
| Count | 242 | 254 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruggink
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bruggink, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there is a strong correlation with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of people with this surname identified as White, at 98.35% and 97.24% respectively. This represents a minor decrease of 1.13% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Furthermore, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 97.24% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |