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

Bratchett, 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 Bratchett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bratchett in America

Bratchett is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bratchett surname appeared 125 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 Bratchett.

The history of the last name Bratchett

The surname Bratchett originates from England, with its roots traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bræc" and "ætt," which together translate to "bramble" and "offspring" or "family," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to a family or person who lived near a bramble patch or thicket.

Variations of the spelling can be found in early records, such as "Brachet," "Brachett," and "Bratchet." These alternative spellings reflect the fluidity of written language during the Middle Ages and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Bratchett appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1208, which document legal proceedings in medieval England. The entry mentions a person named "Robertus Brachet" from Norfolk.

In the 13th century, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 record a "Willelmus Brachett" holding lands in Oxfordshire. This document provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames and landholdings during that period.

The Bratchett surname has also been linked to various place names throughout England. For instance, the village of Bratchett in Oxfordshire may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Similarly, the hamlet of Brachett in Buckinghamshire could have a connection to the name's origins.

Notable individuals bearing the Bratchett surname include:

1. John Bratchett (c. 1530-1598), an English Protestant reformer and author known for his controversial writings against Catholicism.

2. William Bratchett (1621-1701), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, who served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Tewkesbury.

3. Elizabeth Bratchett (1655-1734), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Warwickshire, whose knowledge of medicinal plants was widely sought after in her time.

4. Thomas Bratchett (1723-1808), a British naval officer who participated in several significant battles during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

5. Margaret Bratchett (1842-1921), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Birmingham, England.

These examples illustrate the longevity and diverse backgrounds of individuals sharing the Bratchett surname, which has maintained a presence in England for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bratchett

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

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 Bratchett 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.

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

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