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

Bruinooge, 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 Bruinooge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruinooge in America

Bruinooge is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruinooge surname appeared 111 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 Bruinooge.

The history of the last name Bruinooge

The surname BRUINOOGE is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the Netherlands. The name is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "bruin" meaning "brown" and "ooge" meaning "eye," potentially referring to a physical characteristic of an individual with brown eyes or a surname indicating a person's occupation or place of residence.

In the early 17th century, the BRUINOOGE name appeared in various Dutch records and manuscripts, including the Amsterdam municipal archives. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the baptismal record of Jan BRUINOOGE in 1624 in the city of Amsterdam.

The BRUINOOGE surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known figures was Pieter BRUINOOGE (1592-1669), a Dutch merchant and trader who established trading routes between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

Another prominent figure was Jacob BRUINOOGE (1647-1712), a Dutch painter and engraver renowned for his landscapes and architectural works. His paintings can be found in various museums across Europe, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, Willem BRUINOOGE (1718-1789) was a respected lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Dutch States-General, representing the province of Holland.

The BRUINOOGE surname also has ties to place names in the Netherlands. The village of Bruinoog, located in the province of Overijssel, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating a possible ancestral connection.

During the 19th century, Johannes BRUINOOGE (1821-1897) was a Dutch historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Netherlands. His works are considered valuable sources for understanding Dutch society during that period.

While the BRUINOOGE surname is still found in the Netherlands today, it is relatively uncommon, reflecting its historical roots and the migration patterns of Dutch families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruinooge

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

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 Bruinooge 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.

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

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