Explore the Family Name Brunache
The meaning of Brunache
French: habitational name from Brunache, a lost place in Hautes-Alpes in southeastern France, recorded as Brunacha in the 15th century, or perhaps from (Les) Brunaches, a farm name in the same department. The placename could be ultimately derived from brun ‘brown’. This surname is rare in France. In the US, it is (almost exclusively) of Haitian origin.
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How common is the last name Brunache in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brunache has seen an increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 79,115th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 62,045th position, marking a significant rise of 21.58%. The total count of individuals with this surname also surged from 224 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, experiencing a robust growth of 44.2%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.08 to 0.11, showing a 37.5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #62,045 | 21.58% |
| Count | 224 | 323 | 44.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunache
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brunache, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a majority Black ethnicity. In 2000 and 2010, 88.84% and 88.24% respectively identified as Black, which saw a marginal decrease of 0.68%. The percentage of those identifying as White saw a decline from 5.36% to 3.72%, reflecting a 30.60% drop. Those acknowledging multiple ethnic identities dropped slightly from 4.91% to 4.33%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the Hispanic category in 2010, accounting for 3.10% of the population with the surname, while Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.84% | 88.24% | -0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 4.91% | 4.33% | -11.81% |
| White | 5.36% | 3.72% | -30.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |