2000
#78,838
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 225
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Bresciani
A surname indicating someone originating from the city of Brescia in northern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 291 Americans carry the last name Bresciani. That puts it at #80,550 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,177,850 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bresciani 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
291
1 in 1,177,850
Census rank
#80,550
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
254
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 254 bearers of the surname Bresciani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 80550th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bresciani, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.8%) and Black (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bresciani
The surname BRESCIANI is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is derived from the word "Bresciano," which refers to someone or something from the city of Brescia. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, with records of the surname appearing as early as the 13th century.
One of the earliest known records of the BRESCIANI surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Bresciano," a collection of historical documents from the city of Brescia. This collection includes references to individuals with the surname dating back to the 1200s.
The BRESCIANI name has been associated with various notable figures throughout history. In the 15th century, a prominent lawyer and jurist named Giovanni Bresciani (1420-1492) gained recognition for his legal expertise and contributions to the development of Brescian law.
During the Renaissance period, the BRESCIANI surname was borne by several artists and intellectuals. Girolamo Bresciani (1505-1572) was a painter and architect who worked on numerous churches and buildings in Brescia and the surrounding areas.
In the 18th century, the BRESCIANI family produced several influential figures in the fields of literature and education. Antonio Bresciani (1718-1789) was a renowned poet and writer, known for his works that celebrated the beauty and culture of the Brescia region.
One of the most celebrated individuals with the BRESCIANI surname was Bartolomeo Bresciani (1792-1862), a Jesuit priest and writer. He authored numerous religious works and novels, many of which were translated into various languages and gained international recognition.
Another notable BRESCIANI was Giuseppe Bresciani (1801-1892), a priest and historian who wrote extensively about the history of Brescia and its surrounding areas. His works are considered valuable resources for understanding the region's rich cultural heritage.
While the BRESCIANI surname has its roots in the Lombardy region of Italy, individuals bearing this name have since spread to various parts of the world, contributing to the cultural and historical fabric of their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bresciani
Among Census respondents with the surname Bresciani, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.8%) and Black (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bresciani 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 Bresciani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.7% · 177
- Hispanic or Latino24.8% · 63
- Black or African American1.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 4
- Two or more races0.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bresciani
Bresciani 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
#77,522
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 247
+22 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 1,316 places
2020
#80,550
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 254
+7 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 3,028 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #78,838 | 225 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #77,522 | 247 | 0.08 | +22 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 1,316 places |
| 2020 | #80,550 | 254 | 0.08 | +7 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 3,028 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 Bresciani 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 | #77,522 | #80,550 | -3.9% |
| Count | 247 | 254 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bresciani bearers went from 247 to 254 (+2.8% change). The surname moved down 3,028 positions in the national ranking, going from #77,522 to #80,550.
FAQ
Bresciani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bresciani?
Name Census estimates that about 291 living Americans carry the surname Bresciani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,177,850 residents.
How common is Bresciani?
Bresciani ranks #80,550 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 254 people with the surname Bresciani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (291), 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 Bresciani.
Has Bresciani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bresciani went from 247 recorded bearers to 254. That is an increase of 7 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #77,522 to #80,550.
What does the Census say about the background of Bresciani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bresciani, the largest self-reported group is White at 69.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (24.8%) and Black (1.6%). 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 Bresciani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.7% (177 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bresciani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (69.7%), Hispanic (24.8%), Black (1.6%). 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 Bresciani (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 Bresciani mean?
A surname indicating someone originating from the city of Brescia in northern Italy. 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 Bresciani (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 people share the surname Bresciani?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.