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

Brabazon, 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 Brabazon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brabazon in America

Brabazon is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brabazon surname appeared 294 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 Brabazon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brabazon 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 Brabazon

The surname Brabazon originated in the region of Normandy, France, and dates back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "brebis" and "bon," meaning "sheep" and "good," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a skilled or successful sheep farmer.

In the early years after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the Brabazon family established themselves in various parts of the country, particularly in the counties of Leicestershire and Derbyshire. The name appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners and their holdings, indicating that the Brabazons were among the Norman nobility who had acquired lands in England.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Roger Brabazon, who lived in the 13th century and served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench under King Edward I. Another notable figure was Sir William Brabazon, born around 1480, who was the Lord Lieutenant of Leinster in Ireland during the Tudor period.

In the 16th century, the Brabazon family gained prominence in Ireland, where they held significant influence and power. Sir William Brabazon (1535-1611), born in Eastwell, Leicestershire, played a crucial role in the Tudor conquest of Ireland and served as Lord Justice of Ireland and Vice-Treasurer.

The name Brabazon is also associated with several place names in England, such as Brabazon Manor in Leicestershire and Brabazon Farm in Derbyshire. These place names likely derived from the family's landholdings and presence in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Brabazon include:

1. Hercules Brabazon (1576-1619), an English soldier and politician who served as Governor of Fermanagh in Ireland.
2. Roger Brabazon (1619-1689), an English politician and landowner who was a member of the Long Parliament during the English Civil War.
3. Sir John Brabazon (1683-1742), an Irish politician and landowner who served as Lord Chancellor of Ireland.
4. Reginald Brabazon (1841-1929), an English engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of early aviation.
5. John Brabazon (1827-1914), an Irish-born Australian politician who served as the 13th Premier of Victoria.

While the Brabazon surname has its roots in medieval France and England, it has spread across the globe and is now found in various countries, reflecting the migration and diaspora of families bearing this name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brabazon

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

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

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