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

Brust, 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 Brust surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brust in America

Brust is the 10729th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brust surname appeared 2,976 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Brust.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brust 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 Brust

The surname Brust originated in Germany, likely in the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the German word "Brust," meaning "chest" or "breast." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a physical characteristic or occupation related to the chest area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brust surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Brust," "Brusth," and "Bruste."

During the 15th century, the Brust surname was mentioned in several historical records in various German regions, including Bavaria and Württemberg. For example, a document from Augsburg in 1487 refers to a certain Hans Brust, a merchant.

In the 16th century, the name Brust gained prominence in the city of Nuremberg, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One of them was Georg Brust (1512-1589), a prominent goldsmith and engraver who created intricate works of art for the city's elite.

Another notable figure was Johann Brust (1542-1616), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who actively participated in the religious debates of his time. He published several works on theology and served as a pastor in various German cities.

During the 17th century, the Brust surname spread across different regions of Germany, with several families settling in areas such as Saxony, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. One notable individual from this period was Christian Brust (1630-1697), a Lutheran pastor and author who wrote several theological treatises.

In the 18th century, the Brust surname gained further recognition through individuals like Johann Brust (1701-1768), a German composer and organist who contributed to the development of church music in his time.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Brust surname continued to be found across various German states and regions, with individuals from this family working in diverse fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brust

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

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

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