Explore the Family Name Brun
The meaning of Brun
1. French, Catalan, and Scandinavian; North German (also Brün): nickname from French and Catalan brun, Middle Low German brūn ‘brown’, referring to the color of the hair, complexion, or clothing. As a surname of French origin it is also found in Haiti. Compare French Lebrun and German Bruen. 2. North German, Scandinavian, and Dutch: from the ancient Germanic personal name Brun(o), from brūna ‘brown’. See also Braun. 3. English and Scottish: variant of Brown. 4. Slovenian: nickname from dialect brun ‘brown’, a word of Middle High German or Italian origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Patrice, Philippe, Pierre, Thierry, Armand, Georges, Henri, Jean Michael, Jean-Marc, Lorette, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Brun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brun has seen a significant increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 12,986, climbing to 11,383 by 2010 – a rise of 12.34%. The actual count of individuals with this name also grew from 2,164 in 2000 to 2,770 in 2010, marking a 28% increment. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., approximately 0.8 had the Brun surname in 2000, and this figure rose to 0.94 by 2010, a growth of 17.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,986 | #11,383 | 12.34% |
| Count | 2,164 | 2,770 | 28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.94 | 17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brun
The ethnicity associated with the Brun surname also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most dramatic increase was among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, which surged from 1.39% to 13.83% - an impressive 894.96% growth. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 41.49%, jumping from 7.81% to 11.05%. On the other hand, there was a decline in the percentage of those identifying as White, from 72.60% to 58.77%, a decrease of 19.05%. The proportions of those identifying as Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw slight decreases of 3.70% and 5.71% respectively. The count of individuals with dual ethnicity fell by 32.99%, going from 3.88% to 2.6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.6% | 58.77% | -19.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 13.83% | 894.96% |
| Black | 11.88% | 11.44% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 7.81% | 11.05% | 41.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 2.6% | -32.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.45% | 2.31% | -5.71% |