Explore the Family Name Brunel
The meaning of Brunel
French: diminutive of Brun ‘brown’. Compare Brunelle. History: Jacques Brunel from Dieppe in Seine-Maritime, France, married Suzanne Bertault in Boucherville, QC, in 1677.
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How common is the last name Brunel in the United States?
The surname Brunel saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Brunel ranked as the 104,819th most popular surname, with a count of 158 individuals. The name was carried by approximately 0.06 out of every 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the popularity of the surname had risen slightly, ranking as the 101,737th most common surname. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose to 177, an increase of 12.03 percent, while the proportion per 100,000 remained the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #101,737 | 2.94% |
| Count | 158 | 177 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brunel has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Brunel surname identified as White (87.97 percent). There were also a small percentage who identified as Hispanic (6.33 percent), while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there was a decrease in the percentage identifying as White to 77.97 percent and an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (8.47 percent) and Black (7.91 percent). Additionally, 4.52 percent identified as having two or more races, marking a new element of diversity within the Brunel surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.97% | 77.97% | -11.37% |
| Hispanic | 6.33% | 8.47% | 33.81% |
| Black | 0% | 7.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |