Explore the Family Name Brunmeier
The meaning of Brunmeier
German: variant of Brunnmeier, distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm lay by a spring, from Middle High German brun(ne) ‘spring’. The surname Brunmeier is rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Brunmeier in the United States?
The surname Brunmeier, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight dip in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it fell from 56,246th most popular in 2000 to 60,347th in 2010, a decrease of 7.29%. The number of individuals carrying the name also slightly decreased during this period, from 340 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, marking a 1.76% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Brunmeier surname per 100k population likewise decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #60,347 | -7.29% |
| Count | 340 | 334 | -1.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunmeier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the same period shows that the Brunmeier surname is predominantly associated with white ethnic identity. This association saw an increase from 97.35% in 2000 to 98.50% in 2010, a growth of 1.18%. The data does not indicate any connection to other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races, remaining at 0% for both the 2000 and 2010 census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 98.5% | 1.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |