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

Brazer, 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 Brazer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brazer in America

Brazer is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brazer surname appeared 201 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 Brazer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brazer 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 Brazer

The surname BRAZER has its origins in medieval England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "brasur," which referred to a metalworker or brass founder. This occupation was highly skilled and in demand during that time, as brass was a valuable material used in the production of various household items and decorative objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRAZER can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1191, where a certain "William le Brasur" is mentioned. This record suggests that the name was already in use as a occupational surname in the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it is spelled "Brasere." This spelling variation highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that period, as many were still being standardized.

A notable figure bearing this surname was John BRAZER, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was active in the city's governance and served as a member of the Common Council from 1432 to 1438.

Another individual of note was Thomas BRAZER, a scholar and theologian who lived in the late 16th century. He was educated at the University of Cambridge and later became a fellow of Trinity College, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the name BRAZER can be found in the parish records of various counties across England, including Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset. This suggests that the name had spread geographically and was well-established in different parts of the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside England can be found in the colonial records of Virginia, where a certain William BRAZER is mentioned as a landowner in the late 17th century. This highlights the migration of individuals bearing this surname to the American colonies during that period.

Throughout its history, the surname BRAZER has also been associated with several place names, such as Brazer's Hill in Gloucestershire and Brazer's Farm in Somerset. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname who owned or resided in those locations.

Notable individuals with the surname BRAZER include Sir John BRAZER (1570-1638), a member of the English gentry and a magistrate in Wiltshire; Elizabeth BRAZER (1644-1718), a Quaker preacher and activist in Pennsylvania; and Samuel BRAZER (1735-1799), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brazer

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

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

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