Explore the Family Name Brunetto
The meaning of Brunetto
Italian: from the personal name Brunetto, a diminutive of Bruno. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmelo, Concetta, Domenic, Gaetano, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brunetto in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brunetto has seen a decrease in popularity over the decade. In 2000, Brunetto was ranked 33,993 and by 2010 its rank had slipped to 36,788, marking an 8.22% drop. The count of people with this surname also declined slightly, going from 632 in 2000 to 607 in 2010, reflecting a 3.96% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Brunetto per 100k population also fell from 0.23 to 0.21 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #36,788 | -8.22% |
| Count | 632 | 607 | -3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brunetto
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Brunetto, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 94.46% in 2000 and dropping marginally to 93.90% in 2010. However, the Hispanic representation has seen significant growth, going from 2.53% in 2000 to 4.28% in 2010, a 69.17% increase. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared from the data between 2000 and 2010, while those claiming two or more races decreased by 44.17%. There were no recorded instances of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliations with the surname Brunetto in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 93.9% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 4.28% | 69.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.15% | -44.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |