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

Britford, 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 Britford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Britford in America

Britford is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Britford surname appeared 144 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 Britford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Britford 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 Britford

The surname "Britford" is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Wiltshire, during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "brid" or "bridd," meaning a small bird, and "ford," referring to a shallow crossing point over a river or stream.

One of the earliest known references to the name "Britford" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a settlement called "Brideford" in Wiltshire, which is likely the origin of the modern surname.

In the 13th century, a man named William de Britford was recorded as holding lands in the village of Britford, near the city of Salisbury. This is one of the earliest documented instances of the surname being used by an individual.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named John Britford served as a member of the English Parliament, representing the borough of Salisbury in 1335 and 1337. His inclusion in historical records further solidifies the surname's presence in the region.

Another prominent individual bearing the name "Britford" was Sir Thomas Britford, who lived in the 16th century and served as a member of the Privy Council under King Henry VIII. He was also appointed as the Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1528.

In the 17th century, a man named Edward Britford (1595-1657) gained recognition as a respected theologian and author, publishing several works on religious subjects during his lifetime.

Over the centuries, various spellings of the name have been documented, including "Bridford," "Bridforde," and "Brittford," reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and written forms.

While the surname "Britford" is not among the most common in England, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, with a strong connection to the county of Wiltshire and the historic settlement that likely gave rise to the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Britford

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

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

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