Explore the Family Name Brunty
The meaning of Brunty
Irish (Down): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Proinntigh (see Prunty). Compare Bronte.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brunty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Brunty" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,463rd most popular surname in the United States, dropping to 38,389th by 2010, representing a 5.28% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname remained consistent during this period, with only a minor reduction from 579 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, which is a 0.35% decrease. This resulted in the proportion of people with the Brunty surname per 100k population decreasing by 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,463 | #38,389 | -5.28% |
| Count | 579 | 577 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunty
When looking at the ethnic identity breakdown of the Brunty surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, but the percentage decreased from 94.3% to 90.99%. There was a significant increase in the percentage who identify as Black, rising from 3.28% to 5.55%, indicating a 69.21% change. Those who identified with two or more races also saw an increase, going from 1.38% to 1.56%. Notably, there was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year, while the Hispanic category, which had no representation in 2000, accounted for 1.39% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 90.99% | -3.51% |
| Black | 3.28% | 5.55% | 69.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.56% | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |