Explore the Family Name Brunow
The meaning of Brunow
German: habitational name from one of four places in eastern Germany named Brunow, for example in Pomerania and Mecklenburg, or from Brunau near Saarbrücken. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Brunow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Brunow" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 72,905 in 2000 and fell to 76,029 in 2010, marking a change of -4.29%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname showed a small increase from 248 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, an increase of 2.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #76,029 | -4.29% |
| Count | 248 | 253 | 2.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunow
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Brunow family is predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.58% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage saw a minor increase to 98.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded as 0.00%, suggesting no individuals with the Brunow surname self-identified within these groups during the census years considered. Additionally, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 98.42% | 0.86% |
| 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% |