2000
#5,914
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,359
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.99
Rare Last name
Brummett
An English occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of brooms or brushes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,042 Americans carry the last name Brummett. That puts it at #6,227 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 56,729 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brummett 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
6.0K
1 in 56,729
Census rank
#6,227
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,269 bearers of the surname Brummett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6227th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brummett, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brummett
The surname Brummett is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Somerset. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "brom," which means broom or gorse bush, and the suffix "-ett," indicating a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a broom or gorse bush.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Brome." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded the names of landowners and their holdings throughout England at the time.
In the 13th century, the name took on various spellings, such as "Bromett," "Bromette," and "Bromytt," reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
One notable figure from history bearing the surname Brummett was Sir John Brummett (c. 1450-1522), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Somerset. He served as a member of Parliament and was known for his involvement in local affairs.
Another individual of note was William Brummett (1599-1675), a Puritan minister and theologian from Wiltshire, England. He was known for his influential sermons and writings on religious matters during the English Civil War period.
In the 18th century, the name Brummett was found in various parish records and historical documents, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Dorset. For example, the 1767 baptismal record of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, lists the name "Thomas Brummett."
Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was Charles Brummett (1820-1895), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America and documented various plant and animal species.
Another prominent individual was Emily Brummett (1845-1912), a British author and journalist known for her works on women's rights and social reform during the Victorian era.
Throughout its history, the surname Brummett has maintained its presence in various regions of England, particularly in the southwestern counties, with some variations in spelling over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brummett
Among Census respondents with the surname Brummett, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Brummett 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 Brummett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 4,745
- Two or more races4.6% · 244
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 157
- Black or African American0.9% · 46
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 42
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 35
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brummett
Brummett appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,039
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,690
+331 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 1.93
Rank movement Down 125 places
2020
#6,227
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,269
-421 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 1.76
Rank movement Down 188 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,914 | 5,359 | 1.99 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,039 | 5,690 | 1.93 | +331 bearers (+6.2%) | Down 125 places |
| 2020 | #6,227 | 5,269 | 1.76 | -421 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 188 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 Brummett 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 | #6,039 | #6,227 | -3.1% |
| Count | 5,690 | 5,269 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.93 | 1.76 | -8.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brummett bearers went from 5,690 to 5,269 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 188 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,039 to #6,227.
FAQ
Brummett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brummett?
Name Census estimates that about 6,042 living Americans carry the surname Brummett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 56,729 residents.
How common is Brummett?
Brummett ranks #6,227 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.76 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 5,269 people with the surname Brummett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,042), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.76 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Brummett.
Has Brummett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brummett went from 5,690 recorded bearers to 5,269. That is a decrease of 421 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,039 to #6,227.
What does the Census say about the background of Brummett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brummett, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Brummett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (4,745 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brummett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Brummett (2000, 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 Brummett mean?
An English occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of brooms or brushes. 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 Brummett (1.76 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 Brummett?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.