Explore the Family Name Bruse
The meaning of Bruse
1. German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Ambrosius (see Ambrose). 2. Swedish: possibly from a Nordic personal name Bruse, from Old Norse brúsi ‘he-goat’. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Bruse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bruse has decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bruse ranked at 55,609 and dropped to 69,793 in 2010, a dip of about 25.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by 18.55% from 345 in 2000 to 281 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Bruse also reduced by 23.08%, suggesting a downward trend in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #69,793 | -25.51% |
| Count | 345 | 281 | -18.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruse
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the same period. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races, the percentage of White individuals with the Bruse surname decreased slightly from 96.52% in 2000 to 92.88% in 2010. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Black, moving from 2.32% to 4.27%, a significant growth of 84.05%. Additionally, for the first time in 2010, 1.78% of individuals with the Bruse surname identified as Hispanic. No notable changes were recorded for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 92.88% | -3.77% |
| Black | 2.32% | 4.27% | 84.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |