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

Bramble, 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 Bramble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bramble in America

Bramble is the 11111th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bramble surname appeared 2,855 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bramble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bramble 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 Bramble

The surname Bramble is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known use dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "bræmbel," meaning a thorny bush or bramble plant. It is likely that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who lived near a bramble bush or worked with brambles.

The Bramble surname can be traced back to various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. Early recorded instances of the name include Roger de Brambel in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1166, and William Brambel in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296.

One of the earliest known references to the Bramble surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Thomas Bramble. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals at that time.

In the 14th century, the Bramble surname appeared in various forms, such as Brambell, Brambill, and Brambyll, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period. One notable example is John Brambell, recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the Bramble surname have gained recognition in various fields. One such person was Sir John Bramble (1594-1668), an English politician and member of Parliament during the English Civil War. Another notable figure was John Bramble (1757-1827), an English actor and playwright known for his comedic roles.

Other notable Brambles include:

• William Bramble (1786-1868), an English artist and engraver.
• Reuben Bramble (1805-1875), an American politician and lawyer from Ohio.
• Emily Bramble (1857-1932), an English author and journalist.
• James Bramble (1920-1992), a British actor and screenwriter best known for his work on TV series like Z-Cars.

The Bramble surname has endured throughout the centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the English language and history. While its origins may have been humble, this name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark across various domains, from politics and the arts to literature and entertainment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bramble

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

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

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