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

Bramasco, 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 Bramasco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bramasco in America

Bramasco is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bramasco surname appeared 269 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 Bramasco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bramasco 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 Bramasco

The surname Bramasco is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, likely during the latter part of the medieval period or the early Renaissance era. Its roots can be traced back to the Italian word "brama," which means "longing" or "desire," and the suffix "-asco," which is often used to form surnames denoting geographic origins or occupations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Bramasco surname can be found in the historical archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Giovanni Bramasco was listed as a merchant in the late 15th century. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in trade or commerce during that time.

The name Bramasco also appears in several ecclesiastical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating that some members of this family may have held religious positions or been involved in the Church. For instance, a Friar Pietro Bramasco is mentioned in a document from the Monastery of San Siro in Genoa, dated 1619.

In the 18th century, the Bramasco surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Giacomo Bramasco (1705-1778), a renowned poet and playwright from Piacenza. His works, which often explored themes of love and desire, reflected the meaning of his surname and contributed to its recognition in the cultural sphere.

Another notable figure with this surname was Emilia Bramasco (1820-1895), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Turin. She established several schools for girls and fought against gender discrimination in education, leaving a lasting impact on the region's educational system.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Bramasco name spread beyond Italy as members of the family immigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Antonio Bramasco (1867-1943), a prominent architect who designed several iconic buildings in Buenos Aires, Argentina, including the Palacio de Aguas Corrientes.

Throughout its history, the surname Bramasco has maintained a connection to its Italian roots and the underlying meaning of "longing" or "desire." While its geographic distribution has expanded over time, the name continues to carry the cultural and linguistic heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bramasco

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

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

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