Explore the Family Name Brushwood
The meaning of Brushwood
English (Kent and London): apparently from the vocabulary word brushwood, either in the sense ‘cut twigs or branches’ or, more probably, in the locative sense of ‘thicket’. Alternatively, it is possible that it is a reinterpretation of some other name that has not been correctly identified.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brushwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Brushwood" saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862 in terms of popularity but dropped to 67,747 by 2010, marking a 2.86% decrease. However, the frequency of this surname increased slightly during this period, with a count of 281 in 2000 rising to 291 in 2010, a growth of 3.56%. The proportion of individuals with the Brushwood surname per 100,000 of the population remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #67,747 | -2.86% |
| Count | 281 | 291 | 3.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brushwood
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Brushwood surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase from 92.17% to 92.78% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 3.56% to 3.44%, while those identifying with two or more races also saw a decrease from 2.14% to 1.72%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native within the timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 92.78% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.56% | 3.44% | -3.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.72% | -19.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |