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

Brittenum, 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 Brittenum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brittenum in America

Brittenum is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brittenum surname appeared 180 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 Brittenum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brittenum 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 Brittenum

The surname BRITTENUM has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Brytten or Britten, which may have referred to a British settlement or a place inhabited by Britons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Britenum" and "Brittenum." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century, likely referring to someone who hailed from a specific location bearing that name.

During the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Brittenom, Brittenham, and Brittingham. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of scribes responsible for recording the name in official documents.

Notable individuals who bore the surname BRITTENUM include John Brittenum (c. 1330-1400), a merchant and landowner from Essex, and William Brittenum (1460-1530), a cleric and scholar who served as the Bishop of Ely in the early 16th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name was sometimes associated with places like Brittenham in Kent and Brittenden in Sussex, although the exact connection between these place names and the surname is not entirely clear.

Among the noteworthy bearers of the name in more recent centuries were Thomas Brittenum (1675-1745), a renowned architect who designed several churches in London, and Elizabeth Brittenum (1820-1890), a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's rights.

Another individual of note was Sir Robert Brittenum (1850-1925), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Battle of Jutland during World War I. He was widely praised for his leadership and tactical acumen during the engagement.

While the surname BRITTENUM is not among the most common in England today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries, with notable bearers making their mark in various fields throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brittenum

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

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

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