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

Brazill, 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 Brazill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brazill in America

Brazill is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brazill surname appeared 452 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 Brazill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brazill 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 Brazill

The surname "BRAZILL" is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the late 12th century or early 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bræsill," which means "to roast" or "to burn." This suggests that the name might have been given to someone who worked as a brewer or in a bakery, where roasting or burning was a common process.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BRAZILL" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, dated around 1275, where a person named William Brassill is mentioned. The variations in spelling, such as "Brassill" and "Brassyll," were common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

The name "BRAZILL" is also believed to have connections to certain place names in England. For instance, there is a village called Brazeley in Oxfordshire, which might have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname. Additionally, the name might be related to the town of Braisley in Worcestershire, which was recorded as "Brasseleye" in the Domesday Book of 1086.

One notable person with the surname "BRAZILL" was Sir John Brazill (1520-1578), an English soldier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was appointed as the Lieutenant of the Tower of London and played a significant role in the English war against Spain.

Another individual worth mentioning is Thomas Brazill (1618-1675), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the field of theology.

In the 18th century, William Brazill (1713-1780) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera in Oxford and the Clarendon Building at the University of Oxford.

Moving into the 19th century, John Brazill (1845-1920) was an English author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues. His works often focused on the plight of the working class and advocated for reforms.

Lastly, Mary Brazill (1870-1945) was a notable English suffragette and women's rights activist. She played a crucial role in the campaigns for women's suffrage and made significant contributions to the feminist movement in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brazill

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

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

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