Explore the Family Name De Bruyn
The meaning of De Bruyn
Flemish (also Debruyn) and Dutch: variant of Dutch De Bruin. The surname De Bruyn is also established in South Africa. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto, Erna. Dutch Dirk, Antoon, Emiel, Pieter, Wim.
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How common is the last name De Bruyn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Bruyn saw a modest growth in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 24,615th most popular in the U.S., with about 951 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 24,608. The number of people named De Bruyn increased by approximately 6.73% during this decade, growing to 1,015. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of 2.86%, indicating that while the absolute count grew, its prevalence relative to the population diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #24,608 | 0.03% |
| Count | 951 | 1,015 | 6.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Bruyn
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the De Bruyn surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, but there was a marginal decrease from 95.69% to 94.48%. During the same period, there was an increase in those who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.26% to 2.17%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.79% to 1.48%. Additionally, there was a slight drop in individuals identifying as Black from 0.74% to 0.69%. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, categories which did not appear in the 2000 Census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 94.48% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.17% | 72.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.48% | -17.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0.74% | 0.69% | -6.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |