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

Brisbon, 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 Brisbon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brisbon in America

Brisbon is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brisbon surname appeared 755 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 Brisbon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brisbon 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 Brisbon

The surname BRISBON is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Warwickshire, deriving from the Old English words "bris" meaning "brushwood" or "thicket," and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Thus, the name BRISBON likely referred to someone who lived near a brushwood enclosure or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BRISBON can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Briscebundia." This document was a survey of landholdings in England, providing valuable insight into the names and locations of individuals during that period.

By the 14th century, the name had evolved into various spellings, including "Brisbon," "Brisbone," and "Brisbourne." These variations suggest that the name was initially derived from a place name, as was common practice during that time.

In the 16th century, the name BRISBON began to appear more frequently in parish records and historical documents. One notable bearer of the name was John Brisbon, born in 1542 in Warwickshire, who is recorded as a landowner and prominent figure in his local community.

During the 17th century, the BRISBON family expanded their presence across England, with members recorded in counties such as Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. One notable figure from this era was William Brisbon (1612-1683), a respected merchant and trader in the city of Bristol.

As the years progressed, the BRISBON name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations. In the 18th century, Thomas Brisbon (1723-1794) was a renowned clockmaker in London, and his timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

The 19th century saw the BRISBON name spread to other parts of the British Empire, with individuals bearing the name settling in places like Canada and Australia. One such example is James Brisbon (1842-1912), a successful businessman and landowner in Ontario, Canada.

Throughout its history, the surname BRISBON has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, landowners, and professionals. While the name may have evolved in spelling over the centuries, its origins remain firmly rooted in the English countryside, a testament to the rich tapestry of history woven into family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brisbon

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

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

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