2000
#120,330
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Brasted
A topographic name referring to someone from a broad-cleared area of land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Brasted. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brasted 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Brasted with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Brasted in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brasted, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brasted
Among Census respondents with the surname Brasted, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Brasted 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 Brasted surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 97
- Two or more races8.1% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Brasted
Brasted appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-7 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,533 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-15 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,802 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #120,330 | 133 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 13,533 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 14,802 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 Brasted 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 | #133,863 | #148,665 | -11.1% |
| Count | 126 | 111 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Brasted bearers went from 126 to 111 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 14,802 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #148,665.
FAQ
Brasted surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Brasted?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Brasted. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Brasted?
Brasted ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Brasted. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Brasted.
Has Brasted become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Brasted went from 126 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 15 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Brasted?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brasted, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.1%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Brasted in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Brasted appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Two or More Races (8.1%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Brasted (2000, 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 Brasted mean?
A topographic name referring to someone from a broad-cleared area of land. 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 Brasted (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 common is the surname Brasted?
You can see how common the surname Brasted is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.