Explore the Family Name Brungardt
The meaning of Brungardt
German: from an early medieval personal name (presumably Brungard) formed with Old High German, Old Saxon brūn ‘brown’ + gart ‘fence, enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Brungardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brungardt saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,735th most common surname, but slipped to 19,489th place in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.02% in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 1,354 in 2000 to 1,386 in 2010, resulting in an increase of 2.36%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 6.0%, going from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,735 | #19,489 | -4.02% |
| Count | 1,354 | 1,386 | 2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.47 | -6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brungardt
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the last name Brungardt primarily identify as White, accounting for 96.23% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 95.67% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 1.62% in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races were notably less, however saw increases in 2010 to 1.08% and 1.15% respectively. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.67% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 1.73% | 6.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.15% | 19.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |