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

Brondo, 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 Brondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brondo in America

Brondo is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brondo surname appeared 122 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 Brondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brondo 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 Brondo

The surname BRONDO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "brondo," which means "brown" or "dark-colored." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a dark complexion or dark hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRONDO surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombardy region of Italy dating back to the 8th century. In this text, a nobleman named Uberto BRONDO is mentioned as a signatory on a land grant in the year 762.

During the 13th century, the BRONDO family appears to have established themselves in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. Historical records from this period include references to a Simone BRONDO, a merchant and ship owner who traded extensively throughout the Mediterranean.

In the 15th century, a branch of the BRONDO family relocated to the town of Monferrato in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. Here, they became influential landowners and nobles. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo BRONDO, born in 1472, who served as a diplomat and advisor to the Duke of Savoy.

The BRONDO surname also has a presence in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage. In the 16th century, a Spanish nobleman named Diego BRONDO was recorded as serving in the court of King Philip II. Additionally, in the 17th century, a French philosopher and writer named Pierre BRONDO gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, various members of the BRONDO family continued to make their mark in various fields. Notable individuals include the Italian painter Francesco BRONDO (1622-1698), the Venetian composer Antonio BRONDO (1735-1801), and the German mathematician and astronomer Johann BRONDO (1788-1859).

Throughout its history, the BRONDO surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Liguria. While variations in spelling have occurred over time, such as Brondo, Brondio, and Brondoni, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brondo

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

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

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