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

Brunello, 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 Brunello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brunello in America

Brunello is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brunello surname appeared 177 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 Brunello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brunello 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 Brunello

The surname Brunello originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. The name can be traced back to the Late Latin word "brunellus," which means "dark or brown." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

The earliest known record of the name Brunello dates back to the 12th century, appearing in historical documents from the cities of Asti and Milan. During this period, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin, which could explain the initial use of Brunello.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Brunello was mentioned in the records of the city of Alessandria. He was a wealthy merchant and landowner, indicating that the Brunello family had established itself as a prominent presence in the region.

The name Brunello has also been associated with certain place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Brunello in the province of Varese, Lombardy, may have contributed to the development of the surname in that area.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Brunello have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Battista Brunello (1470-1536), a renowned painter from the Italian Renaissance period, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in northern Italy.

Another notable Brunello was Pietro Brunello (1590-1655), a Venetian architect and engineer who designed several important buildings, including the Church of San Biagio in Venice and the Palazzo Brunello in Padua.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Gioacchino Brunello (1815-1892), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Additionally, the name Brunello is closely associated with the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine, which takes its name from the town of Montalcino in the Tuscan region. The Brunello family is believed to have been among the earliest producers of this esteemed red wine, contributing to the region's winemaking heritage.

Finally, in more recent times, Benedetto Brunello (1915-1998) was a respected Italian architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture in Italy during the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brunello

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

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

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