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

Brewington, 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 Brewington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brewington in America

Brewington is the 6352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brewington surname appeared 5,366 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Brewington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brewington 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 Brewington

The surname BREWINGTON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "brywan" (to brew) and "tun" (an enclosure or settlement), suggesting that the name referred to someone who lived in a place where brewing took place or someone involved in the brewing trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century, with references found in various historical records and documents from that time. One notable mention is in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1275, which lists a William de Bruyntone.

The name has also been found in other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mentions a John de Brewyntone. These early spellings, including Bruyntone, Brewyntone, and Brewingtone, reflect the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, where a Thomas de Brewyngtone is mentioned in 1348. This record provides insight into the geographical spread of the name during that period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Sir John Brewington (c. 1380-1450), a prominent figure in Staffordshire who served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions of importance during the reign of Henry VI.

Another noteworthy individual was Thomas Brewington (c. 1510-1585), a respected clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire and was known for his scholarly works on theology.

In the 17th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of Robert Brewington (1628-1697), a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire. His descendants played significant roles in the local community for generations.

During the 18th century, the name was associated with the renowned writer and scholar, Samuel Brewington (1702-1782), who authored several influential works on philosophy and literature.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sir William Brewington (1822-1892), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Yorkshire, whose contributions to the local community and industry were widely recognized.

Throughout its history, the surname BREWINGTON has been linked to various locations across England, particularly in the counties of Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, and Yorkshire, reflecting the geographical spread and influence of families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brewington

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

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

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