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

Brasington, 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 Brasington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brasington in America

Brasington is the 28158th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brasington surname appeared 850 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 Brasington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brasington 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 Brasington

The surname Brasington has its roots in England, with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or hamlet in one of the counties of central or northern England.

One theory suggests that the name Brasington is derived from the Old English words "bræsen" and "tun," meaning "brass" and "enclosure" or "settlement," respectively. This could indicate that the original bearers of this surname may have lived in a settlement where brass or bronze was worked or produced.

Another possibility is that the name is a combination of the Old English words "bræs" and "ing-tun," referring to a settlement or farmstead associated with a person named Bræs or a similar name.

Historical records mentioning the surname Brasington are scarce, as many early documents have not survived or were not comprehensive in recording surnames. However, some references can be found in parish records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brasington surname is in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Staffordshire in 1327, where a John de Brasington is listed. This suggests that the name had already been established by the early 14th century.

Another notable figure with this surname was Sir Thomas Brasington (c. 1570-1642), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament for Stafford in 1625. He was involved in various legal disputes and was appointed as a Serjeant-at-Law in 1623.

In the 17th century, a Robert Brasington (c. 1620-1684) was a well-known clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Nether Stowey in Somerset. He was also a tutor at Oxford University and published several works on theology and philosophy.

During the 18th century, a John Brasington (1707-1776) was a notable clockmaker and watchmaker from London. He was known for his high-quality timepieces and is mentioned in several horological records from that period.

In more recent times, Edward Brasington (1894-1968) was a British artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his landscapes and watercolor paintings depicting rural scenes and architectural subjects.

While the surname Brasington is relatively uncommon, it has persisted throughout history, with its origins likely rooted in the ancient settlements and place names of medieval England. The various individuals bearing this name have contributed to fields such as law, religion, craftsmanship, and the arts over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brasington

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

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

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