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

Brillante, 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 Brillante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brillante in America

Brillante is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brillante surname appeared 252 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 Brillante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brillante 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 Brillante

The surname Brillante originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "brillante," which means "brilliant" or "shining." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals known for their exceptional talents, intelligence, or accomplishments.

The name Brillante was particularly prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was often associated with noble families or individuals of high social standing. In the 15th century, records show that a notable figure named Giovanni Brillante served as a diplomat and envoy for the Republic of Florence.

In the 16th century, the Brillante family gained prominence in the city of Perugia, where they were involved in various artistic and scholarly pursuits. One notable member, Antonio Brillante (1512-1588), was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works adorned many churches and public buildings throughout Umbria.

The name Brillante also appeared in historical manuscripts and records from the 17th and 18th centuries. For instance, a document from 1673 mentions a merchant named Pietro Brillante who traded goods between Italy and the Ottoman Empire. Additionally, a book published in 1712 references a scholar named Lucrezia Brillante, who was celebrated for her expertise in classical literature.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Brillante have made significant contributions in various fields. One such figure was Giuseppe Brillante (1789-1864), an Italian composer and conductor who was influential in the development of opera in the early 19th century. Another notable Brillante was Maria Brillante (1832-1905), a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in Naples.

In the realm of science, Francesco Brillante (1870-1941) was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who introduced numerous plant species to Italy and made significant contributions to the study of plant genetics. More recently, Carlo Brillante (1903-1988) was a celebrated physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and made important advancements in nuclear physics.

While the surname Brillante has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including other European countries, North and South America, and Australia, due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brillante

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

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

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