Explore the Family Name Bruk
The meaning of Bruk
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bruck 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bruk has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 79,115th most common last name, but by 2010, it rose to the 74,141st spot, an increase of 6.29 percent. The number of individuals with the Bruk surname also grew during the same period, from 224 to 261 people, marking a 16.52 percent rise. Proportionally, for every 100,000 residents, there were 0.08 people named Bruk in 2000 and 0.09 in 2010, indicating a 12.5 percent growth rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #74,141 | 6.29% |
| Count | 224 | 261 | 16.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruk
The ethnicity of the individuals carrying the Bruk surname changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White at 91.52 percent, which decreased slightly to 86.59 percent by 2010. Those identifying as Black or African-American saw a significant increase, going from 2.68 percent in 2000 to 7.66 percent in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also increased, from 2.23 percent to 3.45 percent. However, the percentage of those who identify with two or more races fell from 3.13 percent in 2000 to 1.92 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.52% | 86.59% | -5.39% |
| Black | 2.68% | 7.66% | 185.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 3.45% | 54.71% |
| Two or More Races | 3.13% | 1.92% | -38.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |