Brickman
An occupational surname referring to a brickmaker, bricklayer, or someone who worked with bricks.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,605 Americans carry the last name Brickman. That puts it at #13,593 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 131,576 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brickman surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 131,576
Census rank
#13,593
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,230 bearers of the surname Brickman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13593rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brickman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brickman
The surname Brickman is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is an occupational surname derived from the Old English words "bric" meaning brick and "mann" meaning man, referring to someone who was a brickmaker or bricklayer by trade.
The Brickman surname is believed to have emerged in the 13th or 14th century when the use of surnames became more widespread in England. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical records, such as parish registers and tax rolls.
One of the earliest known references to the name Brickman is in the Feet of Fines for Essex, a legal record from 1285, which mentions a John Brickman. Another early mention is in the Subsidy Rolls for Yorkshire from 1301, where a Robert Brickman is listed.
In the 15th century, the Brickman surname appeared in various forms, including Brikman, Brycman, and Brickeman. These variations reflect the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time and regional dialects.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Brickman surname became more firmly established, and several notable individuals bearing the name emerged. One example is John Brickman (c. 1550-1625), a bricklayer from London who is recorded as working on the construction of Hampton Court Palace.
Another prominent figure was William Brickman (1635-1708), an English architect and bricklayer who designed several churches and buildings in London, including the Church of St. Mary Woolnoth.
In the 18th century, the Brickman surname continued to be associated with the bricklaying and construction trades. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Brickman (1758-1834), a master bricklayer who worked on several significant architectural projects in London, including the construction of Buckingham Palace.
In the 19th century, the Brickman surname spread to other parts of the English-speaking world through emigration. One example is Samuel Brickman (1812-1892), an English bricklayer who emigrated to Australia and became a prominent builder in Sydney.
Another notable figure from this period was Joseph Brickman (1837-1911), an American bricklayer and trade union leader who played a significant role in organizing workers in the construction industry in the United States.
While the Brickman surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, and individuals with this name can be found in many countries today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brickman
Among Census respondents with the surname Brickman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Brickman bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Brickman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5%
- Hispanic or Latino1.9%
- Two or more races1.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- Unknown or suppressed0.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Brickman surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,893 | #13,593 | -5.4% |
| Count | 2,188 | 2,230 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.81 | 0.76 | -6.2% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Brickman bearers went from 2,188 to 2,230 (+1.9% change). The surname moved down 700 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,893 to #13,593.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Brickman
FAQ
Brickman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Brickman?
The surname Brickman holds position #13,593 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,605 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Brickman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brickman, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.