Explore the Family Name Brumberg
The meaning of Brumberg
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bromberg. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Yaacov.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brumberg in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brumberg" has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brumberg was ranked as the 74,164th most popular surname in the United States with 243 individuals bearing the name. This equates to approximately 0.09 people per 100,000 population. However, by 2010, the surname slipped in rank significantly to place 140,157th, with only 119 individuals carrying the name, corresponding to around 0.04 people per 100,000 population. This represents an 88.98% drop in rank and a 51.03% decrease in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #140,157 | -88.98% |
| Count | 243 | 119 | -51.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.04 | -55.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brumberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Brumberg surname identify as White, accounting for 98.77% in 2000 and 95.80% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade, down by 3.01%. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at zero or were suppressed (noted as "(S)") for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 95.8% | -3.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |