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

Brusko, 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 Brusko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brusko in America

Brusko is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brusko surname appeared 117 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 Brusko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brusko 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 Brusko

The surname BRUSKO has its origins in the Baltic region, specifically in Lithuania and Latvia. It likely emerged in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Lithuanian word "bruzgas," which means "murmur" or "grumble." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a gruff or grumbling demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRUSKO surname can be found in the Lithuanian State Historical Archives, where a document from the late 16th century mentions a man named Mykolas Brusko. This individual was likely a landowner or a member of the local gentry in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the BRUSKO surname was particularly prevalent in the Vilnius and Kaunas regions of Lithuania. Several notable individuals bearing this name can be traced back to this period, including Jonas Brusko (1630-1695), a renowned poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the development of Lithuanian literature.

Another prominent figure with the BRUSKO surname was Martynas Brusko (1745-1812), a Catholic priest and educator who established one of the first Lithuanian-language schools in the Kaunas region. His efforts played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Lithuanian language and culture during a time of foreign rule.

In the 19th century, the BRUSKO name spread beyond Lithuania and Latvia, as members of the family migrated to other parts of the Russian Empire and Europe. One notable individual from this period was Antanas Brusko (1862-1928), a Lithuanian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who established successful businesses in the United States and supported various Lithuanian cultural and educational initiatives.

The BRUSKO surname also gained recognition in the field of science, with Juozas Brusko (1890-1962), a prominent Lithuanian physicist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of spectroscopy and atomic physics.

Throughout its history, the BRUSKO surname has maintained a strong presence in the Baltic region, particularly in Lithuania and Latvia, where it is still relatively common today. While the name may have originated from a descriptor of personality or demeanor, it has since evolved to represent a distinct cultural and historical lineage deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the Baltic nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brusko

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

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

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