Explore the Family Name Brummell
The meaning of Brummell
1. English: variant of Brummel and Bramhall. 2. Americanized form of Dutch and North German Brummel.
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How common is the last name Brummell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brummell has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the surname slipped from 34,904 to 36,048 marking a decrease of 3.28%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Brummell increased by 1.63% from 612 in 2000 to 622 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals slightly decreased by 8.7%, indicating that while the number of people named Brummell grew, it did so at a slower rate than the population as a whole.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #36,048 | -3.28% |
| Count | 612 | 622 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brummell
In relation to ethnicity, the majority of people with the surname Brummell identified as Black or African American according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This group increased from making up 56.05% of people with this last name in 2000 to 58.04% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a notable increase amongst those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.82% in 2000 to 3.38% in 2010. Those self-identifying as White saw a reduction from 38.40% in 2000 to 33.76% in 2010 and the portion identifying as two or more races slightly decreased by 5.39%. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.05% | 58.04% | 3.55% |
| White | 38.4% | 33.76% | -12.08% |
| Two or More Races | 4.08% | 3.86% | -5.39% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 3.38% | 312.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |