Explore the Family Name Debruhl
The meaning of Debruhl
Dutch: topographic name for someone living by a marshy area, from Middle Dutch de brūl ‘the marshy area’. Compare German Bruehl.
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How common is the last name Debruhl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Debruhl has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 33,690th in terms of frequency but dropped to 35,489th by 2010, a decline of 5.34%. The count of people bearing this surname also dipped slightly from 638 in 2000 to 634 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.63%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, which is a change of -12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,690 | #35,489 | -5.34% |
| Count | 638 | 634 | -0.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debruhl
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Debruhl surname between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 89.18% to 85.49%, a drop of 4.14%. The proportion of those identifying as Black increased slightly from 7.84% to 8.68%, an increase of 10.71%. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic group, growing from 1.88% to 4.26%, a substantial rise of 126.60%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a moderate increase from 1.10% to 1.26%, a change of 14.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.18% | 85.49% | -4.14% |
| Black | 7.84% | 8.68% | 10.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 4.26% | 126.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.26% | 14.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |