Find out how popular the last name Brickus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Brickus.

Brickus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Brickus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brickus in America

Brickus is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brickus surname appeared 105 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brickus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brickus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Brickus

The surname Brickus is believed to have originated in the region of East Prussia, which is now part of modern-day Poland and Russia. It traces its roots back to the 16th century and is thought to be derived from the Old Prussian word "brikis," which means "brick maker" or "brick burner."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brickus can be found in a 1587 parish register from the town of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia), where a certain Hans Brickus is listed as a resident. This suggests that the name was already established in the area by that time.

In the 17th century, the Brickus family appears to have spread throughout East Prussia, with records showing members of the family living in various towns and villages across the region. One notable individual from this period was Johann Brickus (1625-1697), a respected brickmaker and landowner in the town of Rastenburg (now Kętrzyn, Poland).

As the Brickus family continued to grow and expand, some members ventured further afield, with records indicating a presence in neighboring regions such as Lithuania and Latvia. A particularly prominent figure was Karl Brickus (1789-1867), a merchant and philanthropist from Riga, Latvia, who made a significant fortune in the Baltic trade and founded several charitable institutions in his hometown.

By the 19th century, the Brickus name had also made its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in countries like Germany and Russia. One example is Friedrich Brickus (1821-1892), a German-born architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Another noteworthy individual from this period was Olga Brickus (1873-1945), a Russian-born painter and art teacher who studied under the renowned artist Ilya Repin. Her works were exhibited in several major galleries across Europe and Russia.

While the Brickus surname may have originated from a humble occupation, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, leaving a lasting impact in various fields and regions across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brickus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Brickus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Brickus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Brickus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Brickus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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