2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bruinooge
A Dutch surname derived from physical appearance, possibly referring to someone with brown eyes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Bruinooge. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bruinooge 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Bruinooge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruinooge, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bruinooge
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruinooge, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bruinooge 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 Bruinooge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 107
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bruinooge
Bruinooge 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,319 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 3,319 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 Bruinooge 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 | #148,347 | #145,028 | 2.2% |
| Count | 111 | 116 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bruinooge bearers went from 111 to 116 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 3,319 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #145,028.
FAQ
Bruinooge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bruinooge?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Bruinooge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Bruinooge?
Bruinooge ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Bruinooge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bruinooge.
Has Bruinooge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bruinooge went from 111 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Bruinooge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruinooge, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Bruinooge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bruinooge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Bruinooge (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 Bruinooge mean?
A Dutch surname derived from physical appearance, possibly referring to someone with brown eyes. 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 Bruinooge (0.04 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 Bruinooge?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.