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

Brunow, 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 Brunow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brunow in America

Brunow is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brunow surname appeared 253 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 Brunow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brunow 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 Brunow

The surname Brunow has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Brunne," meaning "well" or "spring," which may suggest that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or maintained a well.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name Brunow can be found in the Stadtarchiv Nürnberg (City Archives of Nuremberg), dating back to 1387, where a certain Hans Brunow is mentioned as a resident of the city. This document provides valuable insight into the early presence of the name in the region.

During the 15th century, the name appears to have spread across various parts of Germany, with records indicating its presence in Saxony, Brandenburg, and Pomerania. One notable figure from this era was Johann Brunow, a renowned scholar and theologian born in Wittenberg in 1472, who made significant contributions to the study of theology and philosophy.

In the 16th century, the name Brunow was also found in the Hanseatic League records, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have been involved in trade and commerce within the influential trading network. Additionally, the archives of the Holy Roman Empire mention a Brunow family residing in the city of Hamburg during this period.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Brunow gained prominence in the field of art and literature. Hans Brunow (1610-1684), a renowned painter from Dresden, was celebrated for his intricate portraits and landscapes. Similarly, Katarina Brunow (1632-1701), a writer and poet from Berlin, earned recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

As the centuries progressed, the Brunow name continued to be associated with notable individuals. In the 19th century, Wilhelm Brunow (1818-1892), a prominent architect from Leipzig, left his mark on the city's skyline with his innovative designs and contributions to urban planning.

Other notable figures throughout history bearing the surname Brunow include Friedrich Brunow (1758-1826), a respected military officer who served in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars, and Elise Brunow (1892-1968), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in education, who founded several schools in Berlin during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brunow

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

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

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