Explore the Family Name Brull

The meaning of Brull

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Bruehl. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Boruch, Eliezer, Chaim, Chana, Menachem, Mendel, Osher, Yehuda.

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How common is the last name Brull in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brull has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the name was ranked 43,798 with a count of 464, while in 2010, it climbed slightly to rank 43,584 with an increased count of 495. This shows a change of 0.49 in rank and a 6.68 increase in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people remained firm at 0.17, showing that the popularity of the surname remains consistent.

20002010Change
Rank#43,798#43,5840.49%
Count4644956.68%
Proportion per 100k0.170.170%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brull

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brull. In 2000 and 2010, no Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals were recorded to have this surname. However, there is a notable presence of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic. In 2000, 93.32% identified as White, which slightly increased to 93.74% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic went from 3.88% in 2000 to 4.24% in 2010, a growth rate of 9.28%. A small percentage of individuals with this surname identified with two or more races, decreasing marginally from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010.

20002010Change
White93.32%93.74%0.45%
Hispanic3.88%4.24%9.28%
Two or More Races1.51%1.21%-19.87%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%