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

Breazell, 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 Breazell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Breazell in America

Breazell is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Breazell surname appeared 109 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 Breazell.

The history of the last name Breazell

The surname Breazell has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from a place name, possibly a town or village in a rural area. Some historians suggest it may be a variant spelling of Brissell or Bressell, which could trace its roots back to Old English words meaning "brushwood" or "a thicket of bushes."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Breazell can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1327, where a John Breazell is listed as a taxpayer. This indicates that the family had already established itself in that region by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, records show a Thomas Breazell was a landowner in Gloucestershire, holding property in the village of Naunton. This suggests that the Breazell family had acquired a degree of wealth and status by that time.

The surname appears to have been particularly concentrated in the West Midlands and surrounding areas, though it was never among the most common names in England. A notable figure bearing this name was Richard Breazell, a merchant and alderman who served as Mayor of Coventry in 1618.

Another individual of note was John Breazell, a scholar and clergyman who attended Oxford University in the late 17th century. He later became the rector of the parish church in the village of Buscot, Oxfordshire, where he served from 1685 until his death in 1707.

In the 18th century, there are records of a William Breazell, a successful businessman and landowner who lived in Worcestershire. His son, also named William, followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the local community.

While never a widespread name, the Breazell surname has persisted through the centuries, carried on by various families across different regions of England. Though rare today, it remains a part of the country's rich tapestry of surnames and reflects the long and diverse history of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Breazell

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

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

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