Explore the Family Name Bruyn
The meaning of Bruyn
Dutch: variant of Bruin. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bruyn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bruyn experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,398th and by 2010, it had slipped to 78,821st, reflecting a 5.95% drop. However, the count of individuals bearing this name remained stable at 242 for both years. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #78,821 | -5.95% |
| Count | 242 | 242 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruyn
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that there was a change in the ethnic identity associated with the Bruyn surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White increased by 3.27% from 88.43% to 91.32%, becoming even more predominant. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.53% from 2.48% to 2.07%. The Hispanic representation also saw a decline of 29.34%, dropping from 7.02% to 4.96%. There were no changes in those identifying as Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native; these categories either remained at zero or data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.43% | 91.32% | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 7.02% | 4.96% | -29.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.48% | 2.07% | -16.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |