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

Braisted, 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 Braisted surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braisted in America

Braisted is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braisted surname appeared 274 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 Braisted.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braisted 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 Braisted

The surname Braisted is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad and "stede" meaning place or settlement, suggesting it may have referred to someone living in a broad or open area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bradestede." This historic record provides valuable insight into the early distribution and prevalence of the name within England during the Norman Conquest.

By the 13th century, the spelling had evolved to "Braysted" and "Brasted," reflecting the regional variations and pronunciations of the time. These variations continued to be used interchangeably throughout the following centuries.

In the 16th century, records show a John Braisted who was a prominent landowner in Essex, England. His holdings and influence likely contributed to the wider recognition and spread of the surname within the region.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Sir Reginald Braisted, who lived in the late 17th century and served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Colchester, Essex. His political career and social standing further established the Braisted name among the English gentry.

During the 18th century, the spelling "Braisted" became more standardized, and the name began to appear in various parish records and historical documents across different parts of England, particularly in the counties of Essex, Kent, and Suffolk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Braisted surname in America dates back to the late 17th century, when William Braisted, born in 1670, emigrated from England and settled in New England. His descendants went on to establish branches of the Braisted family throughout the American colonies and later, the United States.

Another notable individual was Sir Edward Braisted, a prominent English military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1781 and gained recognition for his leadership and bravery in various campaigns throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the Braisted surname continued to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and the United States, with families carrying on the name and its legacy through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braisted

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

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

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