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

Brazeale, 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 Brazeale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brazeale in America

Brazeale is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brazeale surname appeared 140 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 Brazeale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brazeale 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 Brazeale

The surname Brazeale has its origins in England, dating back to the Norman conquest of the late 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "bras" meaning "arm" and "isele" meaning "little island," suggesting a connection to a geographical location or a distinctive physical feature associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brazeale can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation undertaken by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Brasil, whose name may have evolved into the modern spelling of Brazeale over the centuries.

During the Middle Ages, the name Brazeale was primarily concentrated in the counties of Wiltshire and Dorset in southern England. Historical records from this period, such as the Pipe Rolls of 1166 and the Hundred Rolls of 1273, mention individuals with variations of the name, including Brasail, Brasel, and Brazeale.

One notable individual bearing the name Brazeale was Sir John Brazeale, a prominent landowner and knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 under the command of King Henry V. Sir John's bravery and loyalty were rewarded with substantial land grants in the county of Somerset.

Another historically significant figure was William Brazeale, born in 1588, who served as a member of the Parliament of England during the English Civil War. He played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Parliamentarians and King Charles I, advocating for religious and political reforms.

In the 17th century, the surname Brazeale also appeared in the records of early settlers in the American colonies. One of the first recorded instances was that of Thomas Brazeale, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and later became a prominent tobacco farmer in the colony.

Throughout the centuries, the name Brazeale has been associated with various place names and locations in England, such as Brazeale Manor in Wiltshire, Brazeale Green in Somerset, and Brazeale Hill in Dorset. These place names reflect the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing the Brazeale surname in these regions.

While the surname Brazeale has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Brasell, Brasile, and Brazeal, its origins and historical significance remain rooted in the rich tapestry of English history, with links to notable individuals, significant events, and geographic locations across the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brazeale

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

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

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