Explore the Family Name Bruington
The meaning of Bruington
English (Suffolk): variant of Brewington. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bruington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bruington' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bruington was ranked 48,021 in popularity and by 2010, this ranking had dropped to 50,851, reflecting a change of -5.89 percent. The count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 414 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, marking a diminution of just under one percent. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67 percent from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,021 | #50,851 | -5.89% |
| Count | 414 | 410 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruington
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bruington surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 88.65 percent in 2000 to 84.15 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 7.00 percent in 2000 to 11.22 percent in 2010. A small percentage of those with the Bruington surname identified as Hispanic, decreasing from 3.38 percent in 2000 to 2.44 percent in 2010. The category of Two or more races saw a small increase to 1.46 percent in 2010, up from zero in 2000. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.65% | 84.15% | -5.08% |
| Black | 7% | 11.22% | 60.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 2.44% | -27.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |