Explore the Family Name Brunkow
The meaning of Brunkow
East German: habitational name from Brunkau near Stendal (Saxony-Anhalt).
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How common is the last name Brunkow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brunkow decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brunkow was ranked 39,678 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 43,885, reflecting a decline of approximately 10.6%. The actual count of individuals with the surname also fell from 521 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, representing a decrease of 5.76%. In terms of frequency, for every 100,000 people, approximately 0.19 had this surname in 2000, dropping slightly to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #43,885 | -10.6% |
| Count | 521 | 491 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunkow
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals carrying the Brunkow surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 96.16% in 2000 to 96.33% in 2010. Over the same period, representation among those identifying as Hispanic increased somewhat more significantly, from 1.73% to 2.04%. Importantly, there were no individuals with the Brunkow surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or as belonging to two or more races in either census year. There was, however, a small percentage (1.73%) who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this group was not represented in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 96.33% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.04% | 17.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |