Explore the Family Name Bruzzese
The meaning of Bruzzese
Italian: shortened form of Abruzzese. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Natale, Domenic, Domenico, Gerardo, Rocco, Alfredo, Annamarie, Antonio, Eduardo, Filippo, Gaetano, Gino, Giuseppe, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Bruzzese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bruzzese slightly declined in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,292nd most common surname and decreased slightly by 0.83% to the 33,567th position in 2010. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 647 to 679, a 4.95% growth within the decade, indicating that while the rank dropped, the actual number of people with the surname grew. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 4.17%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #33,567 | -0.83% |
| Count | 647 | 679 | 4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bruzzese
The ethnicity breakdown for the Bruzzese surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly identifies as White, accounting for 94.28% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 93.67% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic made up the next largest group, growing from 4.95% in 2000 to 6.04% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities accounted for 0.77% in 2000 but no such identity was reported in 2010. No individuals with the Bruzzese surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 93.67% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 4.95% | 6.04% | 22.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |