Explore the Family Name Brugh
The meaning of Brugh
English (Cumbria): variant of Brough.
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How common is the last name Brugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brugh has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 the rank of the surname was 27,128, but this fell to 28,746 by 2010 – a change representing a decline of almost 6%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Brugh surname reduced from 839 in 2000 to 828 in 2010, reflecting a minor drop of around 1.31%. Its proportion per 100,000 people also went down from 0.31 to 0.28 during the same period, representing a decrease of nearly 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,128 | #28,746 | -5.96% |
| Count | 839 | 828 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brugh
On the subject of ethnicity associated with the surname Brugh, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White remained the majority, their percentage decreased slightly from 94.16% to 91.18%. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase from 2.98% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010, marking a considerable rise of 45.97%. The percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races also increased from 1.79% to 2.29%, showing a 27.93% growth. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. However, the 2010 census showed for the first time a small percentage (1.57%) of individuals with the Brugh surname identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 91.18% | -3.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.98% | 4.35% | 45.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.29% | 27.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |