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

Bruso, 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 Bruso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruso in America

Bruso is the 24685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruso surname appeared 1,011 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 Bruso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bruso 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 Bruso

The surname BRUSO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "brusco," which means rough, gruff, or brusque, suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname for someone with a coarse or abrupt personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRUSO name can be found in the 14th century, appearing in various historical documents from the Veneto region of Italy. It is possible that the name may have been derived from a place name or topographical feature, as was common during that time, but no definitive evidence has been found to support this theory.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the BRUSO surname was Giovanni Bruso, a merchant and diplomat from Venice who was active during the Renaissance period. He played a significant role in facilitating trade and diplomatic relations between the Republic of Venice and other European powers.

Moving into the 16th century, the BRUSO name appears in records from the city of Padua, where a family of that name held prominent positions within the local nobility. One member, Marco Bruso, was a renowned scholar and philosopher who studied at the prestigious University of Padua.

During the 17th century, the BRUSO name gained recognition in the arts, with Antonio Bruso, a painter from Milan, gaining acclaim for his religious and historical works. His paintings can still be found adorning churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Bruso, a military officer from the Piedmont region, distinguishing himself in the Italian unification efforts led by Giuseppe Garibaldi. His bravery and leadership earned him several honors and decorations from the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

While the BRUSO surname is relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its enduring legacy and the diverse contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruso

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

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

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