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

Brasted, 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 Brasted surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brasted in America

Brasted is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brasted surname appeared 126 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 Brasted.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brasted 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 Brasted

The surname Brasted originates from England and dates back to the late Anglo-Saxon period, around the 11th century. It is a locational name derived from the village of Brasted, which is located in the county of Kent. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad and "stede" meaning place or settlement, referring to a broad clearing or open space.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Brstedis". This entry indicates that the village and the surname were already in existence during the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name is recorded as "Bradstede" in the Feet of Fines for Kent in 1226. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, as it adapted to local dialects and pronunciation.

A notable historical figure with the surname Brasted was John Brasted, a 16th-century English clergyman and academic. He was born around 1550 and served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Lambeth, London.

Another individual of note was Sir John Brasted, a 17th-century English landowner and politician. He was born in 1603 and served as a Member of Parliament for Kent in the English Parliament from 1640 to 1648.

In the 18th century, Thomas Brasted (1718-1784) was a prominent English architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Freemasons' Hall.

The 19th century saw the rise of Edward Brasted (1835-1912), a renowned English cricketer and sporting administrator. He played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club and later served as the club's president.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable figure was Sir Frederick Brasted (1892-1970), a British civil servant and diplomat. He served as the British Ambassador to Portugal from 1947 to 1951.

While the surname Brasted is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, from clergymen and politicians to architects and sportsmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brasted

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

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

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