bruschi

Bruschi is an Italian surname. It is commonly regarded as deriving from the Italian adjective brusco, meaning brusque or rough, and is thought to have originated as a nickname for a person with a sharp or blunt manner. The exact origin is not definitively documented, and some cases may reflect toponymic or occupational influences typical of Italian surname formation.

Today, Bruschi is found primarily in Italy and among communities abroad that trace ancestry to Italian-speaking regions. The distribution reflects historical migration patterns, including internal movement within Italy and emigration to the Americas and elsewhere.

In modern records, the surname appears across a range of professions, including academia, the arts, sports, and business. As with many surnames, individuals bearing Bruschi contribute to local histories and cultural heritage in their regions, though no single figure is universally associated with the name.