Explore the Family Name Brunkhorst
The meaning of Brunkhorst
North German: habitational name from a place called Brunkhorst, a cognate of the Dutch name Bronkhorst.
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How common is the last name Brunkhorst in the United States?
The surname Brunkhorst ranked 36,999 in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 and dropped slightly to 38,214 by 2010, a decline of 3.28%. In terms of count, however, there was an increase of 2.11% from 568 individuals carrying the name in 2000 to 580 in 2010. The proportion of the surname Brunkhorst per 100,000 people decreased by 4.76% from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #38,214 | -3.28% |
| Count | 568 | 580 | 2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunkhorst
Based on ethnicity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Brunkhorst identified as White, accounting for 93.84% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 94.48% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared completely by 2010 down from 1.23% in 2000. Individuals reporting two or more races saw a significant increase of 33.33%, from 2.46% in 2000 to 3.28% in 2010. The Hispanic representation fell marginally from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.72% in 2010. There were no Brunkhorsts who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 94.48% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 3.28% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.72% | -2.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |