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

Brummer, 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 Brummer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brummer in America

Brummer is the 11414th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brummer surname appeared 2,761 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Brummer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brummer 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 Brummer

The surname Brummer has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Middle High German word "brummer," which referred to a person who played a drum or other percussion instrument. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to drummers or musicians.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brummer name can be found in the city records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Brummer is mentioned in the year 1385. Another early reference appears in the court documents of Augsburg, which mention a Konrad Brummer in 1412.

The name's connection to music and performance is further reinforced by its inclusion in the guest lists of various noble courts and residences throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. For instance, records show that a certain Johann Brummer was employed as a court drummer in the service of the Elector of Brandenburg in 1582.

While the Brummer name has its roots in Germany, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe through migration and cultural exchange. One notable bearer of the name was the Dutch composer and organist Pieter Brummer, who lived from 1592 to 1652 and served as the organist of the famous St. Bavo's Cathedral in Haarlem.

In the 18th century, the Brummer surname can be found in various military records, suggesting that some members of the family may have taken up arms as soldiers or officers. One such individual was Karl Brummer, a Prussian officer who fought in the Seven Years' War and was awarded the prestigious Pour le Mérite order for his bravery in battle.

As the centuries passed, the Brummer name continued to be associated with various professions and pursuits. For example, in the 19th century, a certain Wilhelm Brummer gained renown as a renowned clockmaker in the city of Dresden, his intricate timepieces becoming highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

Despite its relatively modest origins, the Brummer surname has produced several notable individuals throughout history, including the German-American architect and urban planner Werner Brummer, who played a significant role in the development of modern-day Los Angeles in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brummer

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

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

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