Explore the Family Name Brum
The meaning of Brum
1. German: variant of Brumm. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Yiddish brum ‘hum, roar’. 3. Portuguese: of Flemish or Dutch origin, from De Bruyn or a similar name, brought to Portugal in the 15th-century and now found mainly in Madeira. 4. English (Middlesex): variant of Broome. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Luis, Isauro, Angelina, Anselmo, Celso, Dimas, Diniz, Domingos, Eduino, Enrique. Portuguese Paulo, Marcio.
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How common is the last name Brum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Brum' has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 20,578th most common surname in the United States, but it fell to the 22,216th place by 2010, marking a drop of approximately 8%. The count of individuals bearing this name also decreased from 1,197 to 1,161 during this period, representing a decrease of about 3%. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents dropped by around 11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,578 | #22,216 | -7.96% |
| Count | 1,197 | 1,161 | -3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brum
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Brum', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White individuals, with this group making up nearly 88% of bearers of this name in 2000, and slightly less at almost 88% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in its association with Hispanic ethnicity, which rose from around 3% in 2000 to over 7% in 2010 - a jump of more than 131%. Fewer individuals of two or more races were found to carry this surname in 2010 compared to 2000, with a decrease of roughly 39%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander bearers rose from none in 2000 to around 1% in 2010. The data for Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals was either suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.55% | 87.94% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 7.15% | 131.39% |
| Two or More Races | 4.93% | 3.01% | -38.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |