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

Brandimore, 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 Brandimore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brandimore in America

Brandimore is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brandimore surname appeared 104 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 Brandimore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brandimore 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 Brandimore

The surname Brandimore has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "brand" meaning "fire" or "burning," and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or a place name referring to a burned or scorched area of marshland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Brandimore can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from the year 1275, where a certain John de Brandemor is listed as a taxpayer. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the 13th century, and the prefix "de" indicates a connection to a specific place or location.

In the 14th century, the Brandimore surname appears in various historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, where a Thomas Brandemore is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

During the 15th century, the Brandimore family had a presence in Staffordshire, as recorded in the Hearth Tax Returns of 1666, which lists a William Brandimore as a householder in the area. This suggests that the family had established roots in the region by that time.

Notable individuals bearing the Brandimore surname throughout history include:

1. Sir Robert Brandimore (c. 1520-1589), an English merchant and landowner who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1578.

2. Elizabeth Brandimore (c. 1570-1640), a renowned herbalist and healer from Warwickshire, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and herbal remedies.

3. Thomas Brandimore (1625-1701), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in England from 1689 to 1701.

4. Mary Brandimore (1735-1808), a prolific writer and poet, whose works focused on themes of nature and the English countryside.

5. John Brandimore (1820-1892), a renowned architect and civil engineer, best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several iconic bridges in London during the Victorian era.

While the Brandimore surname has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants of the original families now residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brandimore

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

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

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