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

Brick, 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 Brick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brick in America

Brick is the 9969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brick surname appeared 3,235 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 Brick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brick 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 Brick

The surname Brick is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "brice," which means "brick" or "tile." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with bricks or tiles, such as a bricklayer or a tilemaker.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Brick can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Walter le Brickman, who was mentioned in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279. The "le" prefix in his name suggests that he was likely a bricklayer or worked with bricks in some capacity.

In the 14th century, the surname Brick began to appear in various forms, such as Bryk, Brike, and Brycke. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. One notable individual from this period was John Brike, who was listed in the Court Rolls of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1379.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname Brick became more widespread across England. It was often associated with specific locations, such as Brickhill in Buckinghamshire and Brickworth in Wiltshire. These place names further reinforce the connection between the surname and the brick-making trade.

One prominent figure with the surname Brick was Richard Brick, a renowned English architect and surveyor who lived from 1679 to 1759. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including St. Paul's Church in Deptford and the Royal Naval Hospital in Greenwich.

Another notable individual was John Brick, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He owned extensive properties in Gloucestershire and was instrumental in the development of the town of Stroud.

In the 19th century, the Brick surname gained recognition through individuals such as Joseph Brick, a British engineer who contributed to the development of early steam engines, and Mary Brick, a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights.

Throughout its history, the surname Brick has been associated with various occupations, from bricklayers and tilemakers to architects and merchants. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, and it has since spread across the world, with notable bearers of the name appearing in various fields and industries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brick

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

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

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