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

Brunkhardt, 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 Brunkhardt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brunkhardt in America

Brunkhardt is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brunkhardt surname appeared 103 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 Brunkhardt.

The history of the last name Brunkhardt

The surname Brunkhardt is believed to have originated in Germany during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old High German words "brun" meaning brown and "hart" meaning hard or strong, essentially translating to "strong brown". This likely referred to someone with a hardy complexion or resilient nature.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to 1287 in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Henrich Brunkhardt was listed as a landowner. Variations in spelling were common in those times, with records showing Brunckhardt, Brunckharte, and Brunkhart appearing in different regions.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes Brunkhardt was a renowned stonemason who worked on the construction of the Ulm Minster, one of the tallest churches in the world at that time. His legacy can be seen in the intricate carvings and architectural details of the church.

In the 1500s, the Brunkhardt name was found in the town of Augsburg, where a family of weavers and textile merchants lived. One member, Hans Brunkhardt, was a respected member of the local guild and served on the town council.

During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a military commander named Wilhelm Brunkhardt gained recognition for his strategic leadership and valor in several battles. His exploits were documented in contemporary accounts of the war.

In the 19th century, a prominent scholar and historian named Friedrich Brunkhardt (1801-1876) made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. His extensive writings and translations brought him academic acclaim throughout Europe.

Another noteworthy individual was Amalie Brunkhardt (1828-1892), a celebrated opera singer who performed in major venues across Germany and Austria during the Romantic era. Her powerful voice and emotive performances earned her critical praise and a devoted following.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brunkhardt

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

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

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