2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Brutskiy
An occupational surname derived from the Russian word "brutok" meaning "log" or "timber".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Brutskiy. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brutskiy surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Brutskiy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brutskiy, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brutskiy
The surname "BRUTSKIY" originates from Russia, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Russian word "brot," meaning "wanderer" or "vagabond," suggesting a connection to nomadic or migratory lifestyles in the region.
The name's roots can be traced to the rural areas of central and eastern Russia, where it was commonly found among peasant families and villagers. Historical records indicate that the spelling variations such as "Brutski," "Brutskoy," and "Brutskii" were also prevalent during this period.
One of the earliest documented references to the surname "BRUTSKIY" appears in a land registry from the Novgorod region, dated 1568, where a certain Ivan Brutskiy is mentioned as a landowner. Another notable mention is found in a church register from the town of Vologda, which records the birth of Mikhail Brutskiy in 1612.
As the name spread across Russia, it became associated with various prominent individuals throughout history. One such figure was Andrei Brutskiy (1733-1805), a renowned military engineer who played a significant role in the construction of fortifications during the reign of Catherine the Great.
In the literary realm, the name is linked to the Russian writer and playwright Aleksandr Brutskiy (1820-1892), whose works explored themes of rural life and social inequality in 19th-century Russia.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Nikolai Brutskiy (1875-1951), a pioneering Russian geologist and explorer who led several expeditions to the far reaches of Siberia and Central Asia, making significant contributions to the field of geography.
The name "BRUTSKIY" also found its way into the annals of Russian military history, with General Ivan Brutskiy (1868-1935) serving as a distinguished commander during the Russo-Japanese War and World War I.
While the surname's origins can be traced back to specific regions of Russia, over time, it has spread to various parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or established roots in new territories.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brutskiy
Among Census respondents with the surname Brutskiy, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Brutskiy bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Brutskiy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 96
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brutskiy
Brutskiy appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-28 bearers (-22.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,406 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -28 bearers (-22.2%) | Down 22,406 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Brutskiy surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #156,269 | -16.7% |
| Count | 126 | 98 | -22.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brutskiy bearers went from 126 to 98 (-22.2% change). The surname moved down 22,406 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #156,269.
FAQ
Brutskiy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brutskiy?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Brutskiy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Brutskiy?
Brutskiy ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Brutskiy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Brutskiy.
Has Brutskiy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brutskiy went from 126 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 28 (-22.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Brutskiy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brutskiy, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Brutskiy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brutskiy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Brutskiy (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Brutskiy mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Russian word "brutok" meaning "log" or "timber". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Brutskiy (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Brutskiy?
If you just want to know how many people are called Brutskiy, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.