Explore the Family Name Brunker
The meaning of Brunker
1. German (Rhineland-Palatinate; mainly Brünker): habitational name for someone from Brunken in Rhineland-Palatinate. 2. English: variant of Brunger.
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How common is the last name Brunker in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brunker saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,856th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,799th spot, signifying a 19.92% decrease. The number of individuals with the surname also dipped from 613 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, marking a 15.17% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Brunker per 100,000 population decreased by 21.74%, going from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #41,799 | -19.92% |
| Count | 613 | 520 | -15.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunker
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Brunker identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 97.88% classified themselves as White in 2000, which marginally decreased to 97.50% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic slightly increased from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period, with their percentages remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 97.5% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.15% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |