2000
#87,348
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 198
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Bramasco
An Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word "brama" meaning "desire".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 288 Americans carry the last name Bramasco. That puts it at #81,311 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,190,119 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bramasco 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
288
1 in 1,190,119
Census rank
#81,311
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
251
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 251 bearers of the surname Bramasco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 81311th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bramasco, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bramasco
Among Census respondents with the surname Bramasco, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Bramasco 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 Bramasco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.6% · 245
- White1.2% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bramasco
Bramasco 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
#72,332
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 269
+71 bearers (+35.9%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 15,016 places
2020
#81,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 251
-18 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 8,979 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #87,348 | 198 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #72,332 | 269 | 0.09 | +71 bearers (+35.9%) | Up 15,016 places |
| 2020 | #81,311 | 251 | 0.08 | -18 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 8,979 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 Bramasco 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 | #72,332 | #81,311 | -12.4% |
| Count | 269 | 251 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.08 | -6.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bramasco bearers went from 269 to 251 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 8,979 positions in the national ranking, going from #72,332 to #81,311.
FAQ
Bramasco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bramasco?
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the surname Bramasco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,190,119 residents.
How common is Bramasco?
Bramasco ranks #81,311 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 251 people with the surname Bramasco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (288), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bramasco.
Has Bramasco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bramasco went from 269 recorded bearers to 251. That is a decrease of 18 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #72,332 to #81,311.
What does the Census say about the background of Bramasco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bramasco, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.6%. The next largest groups are White (1.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bramasco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.6% (245 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bramasco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.6%), White (1.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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 Bramasco (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 Bramasco mean?
An Italian occupational surname derived from the Italian word "brama" meaning "desire". 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 Bramasco (0.08 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 Americans have the surname Bramasco?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.