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

Bremby, 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 Bremby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bremby in America

Bremby is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bremby surname appeared 115 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 Bremby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bremby 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 Bremby

The surname Bremby has its origins in the North of England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire. It is believed to have originated in the 13th century, derived from the Old English word "brembles," which referred to a thicket or bramble patch.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bremby can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John de Bremby is listed as residing in the village of Wharram Percy. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or landholding in that area.

In the 15th century, the Bremby surname appears in various historical documents, including the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1429, where a Robert Bremby is mentioned. This record provides evidence of the family's presence and influence in the region during that time period.

One notable figure bearing the Bremby name was Sir William Bremby (1540-1618), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Aldborough in Yorkshire. He was a prominent figure in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

Another historical individual with the Bremby surname was Thomas Bremby (1598-1673), a clergyman who served as the Rector of Kirby Grindalythe in the East Riding of Yorkshire. He was known for his religious writings and sermons, some of which were published during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the Bremby family continued to maintain a presence in Yorkshire, with records showing various members holding positions of local importance. For example, a John Bremby (1625-1698) served as the Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1682.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the surname evolved, with variations such as Brembey, Brembee, and Brembey appearing in historical documents. However, the core of the name remained linked to its Yorkshire origins and the possible association with a location or landholding related to brambles or thickets.

While the Bremby surname may not have achieved widespread fame or recognition beyond its regional roots, its long history and persistence in Yorkshire suggest a deep connection to the local community and the unique linguistic and geographical influences that shaped its development.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bremby

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

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

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