Explore the Family Name Bruna
The meaning of Bruna
Spanish, Portuguese, and northern Italian: from the female personal name Bruna (see Bruno and Brun). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Emilio, Juan, Gustavo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruna in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bruna has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 43,290 in 2000 to 45,105 in 2010, representing a -4.19% decline. In contrast, the count of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 1.06%, from 470 in 2000 to 475 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with the Bruna surname per 100,000 decreased by -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #45,105 | -4.19% |
| Count | 470 | 475 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruna
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Bruna identified predominantly as White, with 81.91% in 2000 decreasing to 75.37% in 2010. During the same period, there was a considerable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 10% in 2000 to 16.21% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 5.53% to 7.79%. Notably, no individuals with the surname Bruna identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.91% | 75.37% | -7.98% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 16.21% | 62.1% |
| Black | 5.53% | 7.79% | 40.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |