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

Bruschi, 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 Bruschi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruschi in America

Bruschi is the 42937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruschi surname appeared 504 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 Bruschi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bruschi 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 Bruschi

The surname Bruschi originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "brusco," which means "rough" or "harsh." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone with a gruff or abrasive personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bruschi surname can be traced back to the 13th century in documents from the city of Florence. During this time, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Bruscho" and "Brussio," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in orthography.

In the 14th century, the Bruschi family gained prominence in Florence, where they were involved in the wool trade and held influential positions within the city's guilds. One notable member was Arnolfo di Cambio Bruschi, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived from 1240 to 1310. He is best known for his work on the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

The surname Bruschi can also be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, including Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. In the 16th century, a branch of the Bruschi family settled in the city of Ferrara, where they became prominent landowners and patrons of the arts.

Another notable figure bearing the Bruschi name was Giovanni Battista Bruschi, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1554 to 1631. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo Borghese and the Church of San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane.

In the 18th century, the Bruschi family produced a distinguished military leader, Antonio Bruschi, who was born in 1692 and served as a general in the Venetian army. He played a significant role in the Wars of the Polish Succession and the War of the Austrian Succession.

During the 19th century, the Bruschi surname gained recognition in the literary world with the Italian poet and writer Virginio Bruschi (1827-1905). He was known for his works that celebrated the beauty of nature and rural life in the Tuscan countryside.

One of the most prominent individuals with the Bruschi surname in modern times is Tedy Bruschi, an American football player and coach who was born in 1973. He had a successful career as a linebacker for the New England Patriots, winning three Super Bowl championships and being selected to the Pro Bowl on multiple occasions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruschi

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

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

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