2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Brashler
A variant of "Brasher", possibly an occupational name for a brasier or one who worked with brass.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Brashler. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brashler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Brashler in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brashler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brashler
The surname Brashler has its roots in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "braes" and "læcc," meaning "hill" and "stream," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who resided near a stream or brook located on a hill.
One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named Robert de Brashelere is mentioned. This spelling variation indicates that the name was likely derived from a place name, as was common practice during that time period.
In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Brasshler, Brasshelere, and Brasheler, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames and the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
During the Tudor period, the Brashler name gained some prominence with the birth of William Brashler (1495-1560), a notable merchant and landowner in Berkshire. His son, John Brashler (1523-1591), served as a magistrate and played a significant role in local politics.
In the 17th century, the Brashler family established themselves in the county of Hampshire, where they owned several estates. One notable figure from this era was Sir Edward Brashler (1625-1702), a member of the English gentry and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.
Another historical reference to the Brashler name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Oxfordshire, where the baptism of Thomas Brashler is recorded in 1678.
As the centuries passed, the Brashler surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals, such as Samuel Brashler (1745-1821), a respected military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War, and Elizabeth Brashler (1803-1879), a prominent educator and philanthropist in New York.
Throughout its history, the Brashler surname has maintained its roots in England, although it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and exploration. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has left an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from military service to education and philanthropy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brashler
Among Census respondents with the surname Brashler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Brashler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Brashler surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brashler
Brashler appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,086 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 2,086 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Brashler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #149,446 | 1.4% |
| Count | 108 | 110 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brashler bearers went from 108 to 110 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 2,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #149,446.
FAQ
Brashler surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brashler?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Brashler. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Brashler?
Brashler ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Brashler. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Brashler.
Has Brashler become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brashler went from 108 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Brashler?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brashler, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Brashler in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brashler appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Hispanic (2.7%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Brashler (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Brashler mean?
A variant of "Brasher", possibly an occupational name for a brasier or one who worked with brass. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Brashler (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Brashler?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Brashler is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.