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

Brenson, 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 Brenson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brenson in America

Brenson is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brenson surname appeared 339 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 Brenson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brenson 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 Brenson

The surname Brenson is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is derived from an Old English place name, likely referring to a settlement near a hill or ridge. The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Northumberland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brenson can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name, such as Brenston and Brensone, appeared in various local records and tax rolls. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

Notably, the Brenson family played a role in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York from 1455 to 1487. Sir William Brenson (c. 1420-1489) was a prominent knight who fought alongside the Yorkist forces and was rewarded with lands in Lincolnshire for his loyalty.

Another notable figure was John Brenson (c. 1560-1625), a merchant and philanthropist from London. He contributed significantly to the establishment of several schools and charitable institutions in the city.

In the 17th century, the Brenson name gained further prominence with the birth of Robert Brenson (1617-1688), an influential clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Brenson family settled in the American colonies. One of their descendants, Thomas Brenson (1746-1823), was a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a captain in the Continental Army.

In the 19th century, the Brenson name was associated with several notable artists and writers. Emily Brenson (1819-1897) was a celebrated English novelist and poet, known for her vivid descriptions of rural life.

While the Brenson surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period in northern England, where it likely originated as a place name associated with a settlement near a hill or ridge.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brenson

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

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

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