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

Bruckerhoff, 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 Bruckerhoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruckerhoff in America

Bruckerhoff is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruckerhoff surname appeared 143 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 Bruckerhoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bruckerhoff 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 Bruckerhoff

The surname Bruckerhoff is of German origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "Brucker" meaning "bridge" and "hoff" meaning "courtyard" or "farmstead". This suggests that the name may have originated from a location near a bridge or from someone who lived or worked near a bridge.

Bruckerhoff was initially found in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. Some early spellings of the name included Bruckerhof, Bruckhoff, and Bruckerhove. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bruckerhoff can be found in the parish records of the town of Coburg in Bavaria, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of Bruckerhoff residing in the area.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Bruckerhoff (1630-1701) was a Lutheran theologian and author from the town of Nuremberg. His works included treatises on religious subjects and commentaries on biblical texts.

Another notable individual was Wilhelm Bruckerhoff (1788-1854), a German painter and engraver from Dresden. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and some of his works can be found in museums across Germany.

During the 19th century, a family of Bruckerhoffs owned a successful brewery in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria. The brewery was established in 1832 and was a prominent local business for several decades.

In the early 20th century, a German-American named Heinrich Bruckerhoff (1872-1945) immigrated to the United States and became a successful businessman in the city of Chicago. He founded a manufacturing company that produced industrial equipment and machinery.

Another notable figure was the German philosopher and educator, Ernst Bruckerhoff (1862-1933). He was a professor at the University of Jena and wrote extensively on topics related to ethics, education, and social philosophy.

While the surname Bruckerhoff is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich history and can be traced back to various regions and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruckerhoff

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

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

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