Explore the Family Name Brunskill
The meaning of Brunskill
English (northern): habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place, perhaps in Westmorland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brunskill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brunskill has grown slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,476th most popular name and rose to the 64,891st position by 2010, marking a 2.38% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this decade, with a total count of 278 in 2000 and 306 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 10.07%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #64,891 | 2.38% |
| Count | 278 | 306 | 10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunskill
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brunskill. In 2000, the majority of Brunskills identified as white (89.57%), followed by Black (6.47%) and Hispanic (2.52%). By 2010, the percentage identifying as White decreased slightly to 85.95%, while those identifying as Black and Hispanic increased to 7.84% and 3.59% respectively. There was also a new acknowledgment of multi-racial identity, with 1.63% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No Brunskills identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.57% | 85.95% | -4.04% |
| Black | 6.47% | 7.84% | 21.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.59% | 42.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |