Explore the Family Name Brummitt
The meaning of Brummitt
English: variant of Broomhead.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brummitt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brummitt" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 17,813th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 19,321st spot, reflecting an 8.47% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 3.31%, from 1,449 in 2000 to 1,401 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Brummitt per 100,000 decreased by 12.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,813 | #19,321 | -8.47% |
| Count | 1,449 | 1,401 | -3.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.47 | -12.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brummitt
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a variety of backgrounds associated with the Brummitt surname. While the majority identified as White (86.37% in 2010, down slightly from 88.20% in 2000), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 0.97% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a small increase, from 7.94% in 2000 to 8.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased by 40.79%, and those noting two or more races also rose by 17.93%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by 7.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 86.37% | -2.07% |
| Black | 7.94% | 8.07% | 1.64% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.14% | 120.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.71% | 17.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.76% | 1.07% | 40.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 0.64% | -7.25% |