Explore the Family Name Brunett
The meaning of Brunett
Variant of Brunette, a surname of French origin. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Jean Claude, Pierre, Romain.
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How common is the last name Brunett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brunett has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 29,237th in 2000, it fell to 31,824th in 2010, marking an 8.85% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by approximately 5%, going from 763 in 2000 to 725 in 2010. This resulted in a proportional decrease from 0.28 per 100k to 0.25 per 100k over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #31,824 | -8.85% |
| Count | 763 | 725 | -4.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunett
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brunett, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little change from 2000 to 2010. The majority identifying as White maintained a high percentage, with a slight decrease from 92.40% to 92.00%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 4.46% to 5.24%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped from 1.97% to 1.52%. Additionally, the data registered the presence of individuals with mixed ethnicity (Two or more races) in 2010 at 1.10%, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were noted during either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 92% | -0.43% |
| Hispanic | 4.46% | 5.24% | 17.49% |
| Black | 1.97% | 1.52% | -22.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |