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

Bruzón, 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 Bruzón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bruzón in America

Bruzón is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bruzón surname appeared 131 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 Bruzón.

The history of the last name Bruzón

The surname BRUZON originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the areas surrounding the Basque Country. The name likely derives from the Basque word "brutu," which means "to boil" or "to simmer." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked in a profession involving boiling or heating, such as a brewer or a cook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRUZON can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a medieval census document from the 14th century, which lists a certain Pedro Bruzon as a resident of the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque region.

In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent family named Bruzon residing in the town of Bilbao. This family was known for their involvement in the local wine trade, further strengthening the connection between the name and professions related to boiling or heating.

The BRUZON surname can also be traced back to the village of Bruzón, located in the municipality of Grado, in the Principality of Asturias. It is believed that some individuals who originally bore the name BRUZON may have taken their name from this particular place.

One notable individual with the surname BRUZON was Juan Bruzon (1525-1592), a Spanish military engineer and architect who designed several fortifications and defensive structures throughout Spain and its territories during the reign of King Philip II.

Another prominent figure was María Bruzon (1610-1678), a Basque writer and poet who is considered one of the earliest female authors in the Basque language. Her works often explored themes of religion and devotion.

In the 18th century, there was a Francisco Bruzon (1725-1789), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific Ocean. He was known for his detailed maps and charts of the coastlines he explored.

Juan Antonio Bruzon (1845-1912) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Vizcaya. He was also a vocal advocate for Basque nationalism and autonomy.

Finally, Cristina Bruzon (1889-1957) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and expressive works. Many of her pieces are displayed in museums and galleries throughout Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bruzón

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

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 Bruzón 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.

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

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