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

Brewton, 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 Brewton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brewton in America

Brewton is the 9798th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brewton surname appeared 3,304 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Brewton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brewton 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 Brewton

The surname Brewton originates from England and is believed to have first appeared in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "brew" and "tun," which together mean "a place where brewing takes place." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with the brewing industry or resided in areas where brewing was a prominent activity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brewton name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named William de Brewton is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century and had likely originated a few decades earlier.

In the 13th century, a reference to a Robert de Bruton appears in the Assize Rolls of Somerset, dated 1259. This spelling variation, "Bruton," is thought to be an earlier form of the name, further reinforcing its English origins.

During the Medieval period, the Brewton name was concentrated in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. These areas were known for their thriving brewing industries, which may explain the name's prevalence in those regions.

One notable bearer of the Brewton name was Sir William Brewton, a wealthy landowner and member of Parliament who lived in the 15th century. Records show that he represented the borough of Westbury in the Parliament of 1449.

Another historically significant individual was John Brewton (c. 1515-1584), who served as the Bishop of Bath and Wells from 1554 to 1559. He played a prominent role in the religious upheavals of the English Reformation during the reign of Queen Mary I.

In the 17th century, a man named Edward Brewton (1630-1684) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Clement Danes.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Brewton (1720-1789), a successful merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Bristol. He founded several charitable institutions and was also involved in local politics.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the achievements of Mary Brewton (1876-1962), a pioneering British journalist and women's rights activist. She was among the first female correspondents to cover major international events and played a vital role in advocating for gender equality in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brewton

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

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

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