Bruschi
An Italian surname derived from the word "brusco" meaning rough or uncouth.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 583 Americans carry the last name Bruschi. That puts it at #42,937 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 587,915 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bruschi surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
583
1 in 587,915
Census rank
#42,937
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
504
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 504 bearers of the surname Bruschi in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 42937th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruschi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bruschi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruschi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bruschi bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bruschi surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1%
- Hispanic or Latino4.6%
- Two or more races1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Bruschi surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,937 | #42,937 | 0.0% |
| Count | 504 | 504 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Bruschi bearers went from 504 to 504 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #42,937 to #42,937.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bruschi
FAQ
Bruschi surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Bruschi?
The surname Bruschi holds position #42,937 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 583 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Bruschi surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bruschi, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.