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

Braveheart, 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 Braveheart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braveheart in America

Braveheart is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braveheart surname appeared 171 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 Braveheart.

The history of the last name Braveheart

The surname Braveheart is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "bræf" meaning brave and "heorte" meaning heart. It emerged as a descriptive surname in the 11th century, referring to someone who was perceived as having a courageous and valiant spirit.

The earliest known record of the name Braveheart can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as "Bræfheort" in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the name Braveheart was commonly associated with knights and warriors who displayed exceptional bravery on the battlefield. One notable figure was Sir William Braveheart, a 13th-century English knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various chronicles and records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Brauehart" and "Braveherte". One prominent individual from this period was John Braveheart, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived between 1420 and 1488.

As the surname spread across England, it also became associated with certain place names. For example, the village of Braveheartham in Wiltshire is believed to have derived its name from a family of Bravehearts who once owned land in the area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Braveheart, including:

1. Sir Thomas Braveheart (c. 1560-1623), an English explorer and navigator who accompanied Sir Walter Raleigh on his expeditions to the Americas.
2. Mary Braveheart (1645-1718), an English writer and poet known for her works celebrating the natural world and the beauty of the countryside.
3. William Braveheart (1718-1789), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and was renowned for his courageous leadership during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
4. Elizabeth Braveheart (1799-1873), a pioneering English educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in London.
5. Sir Arthur Braveheart (1868-1941), a British explorer and archaeologist who led several expeditions to Egypt and Sudan, uncovering important ancient artifacts and ruins.

The surname Braveheart continues to be used throughout the English-speaking world, carrying with it a legacy of courage, valor, and a strong-hearted spirit.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braveheart

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

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

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