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

Bruck, 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 Bruck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruck in America

Bruck is the 12048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruck surname appeared 2,588 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bruck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bruck 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 Bruck

The surname Bruck is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "brucca," meaning "bridge." It is a topographic name given to people who lived near a bridge or a place with a bridge.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bruck can be traced back to the 12th century in Germany. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Konrad von Bruck, a knight who lived in the late 12th century in the region of Alsace, now part of France.

The name Bruck is also associated with several place names in Germany, such as Bruck an der Mur in Styria, Austria, and Bruck an der Leitha in Lower Austria. These place names likely originated from the presence of bridges in these locations.

In the 14th century, the name Bruck appeared in the Statutenbuch, a compilation of laws and regulations in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. This record indicates the presence of individuals bearing the surname Bruck in the region during that time.

One notable figure with the surname Bruck was Gregory Bruck, a German humanist and Reformer who lived from 1485 to 1557. He was a supporter of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable bearer of the name was Samuel Bruckner, a German composer and music theorist who lived from 1827 to 1896. He is best known for his contributions to music theory and his work on harmony and counterpoint.

In the 16th century, the name Bruck was also found in the Netherlands, where it was spelled as "Brug." One notable individual was Hendrick Brug, a Dutch painter who lived from 1542 to 1614 and was known for his depictions of religious and mythological scenes.

The surname Bruck has also been associated with individuals from other countries, such as Austria and Switzerland, where it is believed to have originated from the same Germanic root.

Overall, the surname Bruck has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, with its origins rooted in the German language and topographic references to bridges or places with bridges. It has been borne by notable figures in various fields, including religion, music, and art, across different regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruck

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

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 Bruck 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 Bruck 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 Bruck was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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