Explore the Family Name Brussel
The meaning of Brussel
1. French: variant of Broussel, a topographic name from a derivative of brosse ‘brushwood, scrub’. 2. Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: French Gabrielle.
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How common is the last name Brussel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brussel has seen a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 99,214th and rose to 98,099th position in 2010, a change of 1.12%. The count of individuals with the Brussel surname also grew from 169 to 185 during this decade, indicating a growth rate of 9.47%. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.06 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #98,099 | 1.12% |
| Count | 169 | 185 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brussel
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brussel shows minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. People identifying as White comprised the majority of those carrying the Brussel surname, increasing slightly from 90.53% in 2000 to 91.89% in 2010. The data for 2000 showed that 3.55% of people with this surname identified with two or more races, but this category dropped to zero by 2010. Another noticeable change is the emergence of a small percentage (2.70%) of individuals with the Brussel surname identifying as Hispanic in 2010, a category that was absent in the 2000 data. No individuals with the Brussel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.53% | 91.89% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |