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

Bratt, 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 Bratt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bratt in America

Bratt is the 14264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bratt surname appeared 2,101 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bratt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bratt 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 Bratt

The surname Bratt has its origins in England, with records suggesting it emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "bratt," which means "cloak" or "mantle." This name likely originated as a nickname given to someone who wore a distinctive cloak or mantle.

The earliest known record of the surname Bratt can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it appears as "Bratt." This document mentions a person named Richard Bratt. Another early record is from the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273, which lists a John Bratt.

In the 14th century, the surname Bratt was recorded in various forms, such as Bratte, Brat, and Bratt. These variations reflect the different spellings and pronunciations used during that time. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 contain the name "Thomas Bratt."

One notable figure with the surname Bratt was Sir Reginald Bratt, a Member of Parliament for Norfolk in the late 15th century. He was born around 1450 and served in the Parliament of 1472-1475.

In the 16th century, the surname Bratt was found in various parts of England, including Norfolk, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire. The Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1524 list a John Bratt, and the Subsidy Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1543 mention a Thomas Bratt.

The 17th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals with the surname Bratt. One example is Samuel Bratt, an English clergyman and author who lived from 1638 to 1693. He was known for his work "The Divine Metaphysick," published in 1682.

Another notable figure was John Bratt, an English soldier and writer who was born in 1645 and died in 1726. He served in the British Army and wrote several works, including "The History of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden" and "The Martial Revived: or, the Ancient Military Discipline for Foote Revived."

In the 18th century, the surname Bratt continued to be found in various parts of England. One interesting reference is from the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, which mention the marriage of William Bratt and Elizabeth Barker in 1732.

Overall, the surname Bratt has a long and rich history in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated as a nickname related to clothing or appearance, and over the centuries, it has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bratt

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

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

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