Explore the Family Name Brusse
The meaning of Brusse
Dutch (also Brussé): from French Brousse. This form of the surname is also found in France.
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How common is the last name Brusse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brusse saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brusse was ranked 98,298 in terms of commonality amongst American surnames, but fell to 103,181 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5 percent. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the Brusse surname increased slightly during this period from 171 to 174, indicating a growth rate of 1.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #103,181 | -4.97% |
| Count | 171 | 174 | 1.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brusse
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brusse. The overwhelming majority, nearly 96 percent, identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight reduction over the decade. A small proportion—3.51 percent in 2000 and 2.87 percent in 2010—identified as Hispanic. However, it's worth noting that there was an approximately 18 percent decrease in this group over the ten-year period. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Brusse surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.98% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.51% | 2.87% | -18.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |