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

Brumm, 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 Brumm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brumm in America

Brumm is the 18918th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brumm surname appeared 1,443 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 Brumm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brumm 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 Brumm

The surname BRUMM originates from Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "brummen," which means "to growl" or "to buzz." This could suggest that the name was initially a nickname given to someone with a gruff voice or someone who made a buzzing or humming sound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRUMM can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as "Brumme" and "Brumme," indicating regional variations in spelling.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name BRUMM was prevalent in areas of central and southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony, Thuringia, and Bavaria. Historical records from this period, including tax rolls and parish registers, contain numerous references to individuals bearing this surname.

In the 16th century, the name BRUMM gained prominence with the birth of Johann Brumm (1519-1584), a German composer and music theorist. He was born in Regensburg, Bavaria, and is known for his contributions to the development of music notation and theory.

Another notable figure with the surname BRUMM was Hans Brumm (1652-1714), a German artist and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, which included engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 18th century, the name BRUMM was associated with Johann Gottfried Brumm (1733-1803), a German theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement and wrote extensively on topics related to ethics, religion, and philosophy.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Wilhelm Brumm (1819-1896), a German businessman and philanthropist from Saxony. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of schools and hospitals in his hometown.

As the BRUMM family spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, the name took on various regional spellings, such as Brumme, Brummel, and Brümmel. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the Middle High German word "brummen."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brumm

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

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

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