2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Bruckhart
Germanic surname derived from elements meaning "bridge" and "brave" or "hardy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Bruckhart. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bruckhart surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Bruckhart in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruckhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bruckhart
The surname Bruckhart originates from Germany, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German words "Brücke" meaning bridge, and "Hart" meaning hard or strong, suggesting a possible occupation or location related to a sturdy bridge.
One of the earliest records of the name Bruckhart can be found in the Württemberg State Archives, which contains a mention of a Johannes Bruckhart in the year 1572. This reference suggests that the name was already established in southern Germany during the late Renaissance period.
Another notable mention of the name Bruckhart is in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony. In this document, a certain Christoph Bruckhart is listed as a landowner in the town of Freiberg in 1624.
In the 17th century, the name Bruckhart appears to have spread across various regions of Germany. Hans Bruckhart (1610-1678) was a prominent merchant from the city of Nuremberg, known for his successful trading business and philanthropic contributions to the local community.
As the name Bruckhart became more widely dispersed, variations in spelling emerged. For instance, in the Duchy of Brunswick, there are records from the late 18th century that mention the surname spelled as "Bruckharte" and "Bruckharten."
One notable figure bearing the name Bruckhart was Johann Michael Bruckhart (1742-1806), a German composer and organist from the city of Erfurt. He is remembered for his contributions to sacred music and his role in preserving the musical traditions of the region.
In the 19th century, the Bruckhart family had established itself in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. Carl Friedrich Bruckhart (1820-1894) was a renowned architect from Baden-Württemberg, known for his work on several prominent buildings, including the Staatstheater in Karlsruhe.
Another individual of note was Emil Bruckhart (1865-1939), a German-Swiss painter and illustrator who gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and are now part of various museum collections.
While the surname Bruckhart remains relatively uncommon on a global scale, it has a rich history rooted in the Germanic regions of Europe, with records spanning several centuries and individuals who made significant contributions in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bruckhart
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruckhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bruckhart bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bruckhart surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.0% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bruckhart
Bruckhart appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,442 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 4,442 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bruckhart surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #155,270 | 2.8% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bruckhart bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 4,442 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,270.
FAQ
Bruckhart surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bruckhart?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Bruckhart. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Bruckhart?
Bruckhart ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Bruckhart. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bruckhart.
Has Bruckhart become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bruckhart went from 101 recorded bearers to 101. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Bruckhart?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruckhart, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bruckhart in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.0% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bruckhart appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.0%), Hispanic (1.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bruckhart (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bruckhart mean?
Germanic surname derived from elements meaning "bridge" and "brave" or "hardy". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bruckhart (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Bruckhart?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.