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

Brudos, 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 Brudos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brudos in America

Brudos is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brudos surname appeared 184 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 Brudos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brudos 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 Brudos

The surname BRUDOS is of Spanish origin, first appearing in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain during the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "bru," meaning "brown," and may have originally referred to someone with brown hair or a tanned complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRUDOS name can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, where a child named Juan BRUDOS was baptized in 1487. Another early reference comes from a land deed dated 1502, which mentions a Josep BRUDOS as a property owner in the town of Girona.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BRUDOS name spread throughout Spain and into the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Jaume BRUDOS (1543-1621), a renowned painter from Valencia, and Catalina BRUDOS (1578-1642), a nun who founded a convent in Seville.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the BRUDOS name found its way to various parts of the world. In the late 17th century, a man named Juan BRUDOS was among the early Spanish settlers in the Philippines, where he established a successful trading business. In the 18th century, a family by the name of BRUDOS resided in the Spanish territory of New Mexico, with records indicating their presence in the town of Santa Fe.

One of the most prominent figures with the BRUDOS surname was Diego BRUDOS (1765-1842), a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. He was awarded several honors for his service and is remembered for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another notable individual was María BRUDOS (1819-1892), a Spanish author and educator who wrote several books on the importance of education for women. Her works were influential in promoting women's rights and access to education in 19th-century Spain.

Throughout history, variations of the BRUDOS spelling have included BRUDO, BRUDOS, and BRUDOZ, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. While the name is still found in Spain and various Spanish-speaking countries, it has also been carried to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brudos

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

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

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