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

Bruer, 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 Bruer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruer in America

Bruer is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruer surname appeared 678 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 Bruer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bruer 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 Bruer

The surname BRUER is of German origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was derived from the Old German word "bruor," meaning "brewer" or "beer maker."

In the early days, surnames were often associated with occupations, and the name BRUER likely referred to individuals who were involved in the brewing profession. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely brewers or had ancestors who worked in that trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRUER can be found in the "Codex Traditionum Monasterii Mellicensis," a medieval manuscript from the Melk Abbey in Austria, dating back to the 12th century. The document mentions a "Hainricus Bruor" (Heinrich BRUER) who was a landowner in the region.

Another notable historical reference is the "Liber Censuum" of the Diocese of Regensburg, a medieval tax register from the 13th century, which includes entries for individuals with the surname BRUER, indicating their presence in the area at that time.

In the 14th century, records show a "Johannes BRUER" who was a prominent brewer in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, in present-day Bavaria. He was known for his exceptional brewing skills and contributed to the town's reputation for producing high-quality beer.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname BRUER was Hans BRUER (c. 1490-1542), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was renowned for his woodcuts and engravings, particularly those depicting religious themes.

Another prominent individual was Johann Philipp BRUER (1680-1764), a German composer and organist from Alsace. He was known for his works for the organ and his contributions to the development of the organ repertoire in the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Wilhelm BRUER (1820-1892) was a German botanist and pharmacist. He made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy and was particularly interested in the study of mosses and liverworts.

Throughout history, the surname BRUER has been associated with various areas in Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Alsace, as well as regions in Austria. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, variations such as "Brüer," "Bruer," and "Brüer" have also been documented in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruer

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

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

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