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

Brumell, 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 Brumell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brumell in America

Brumell is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brumell surname appeared 110 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 Brumell.

The history of the last name Brumell

The surname Brumell has its origins in England, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to be a locational surname, derived from the place name Broomhill or Bromhill, which refers to a hill or elevated land covered with broom plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1199, where a person named Adam de Bromhull is mentioned. The prefix "de" in this case indicates the place of origin or residence.

The name Brumell is also closely related to the Old English words "brom" and "hyll," meaning broom and hill respectively. This suggests that the name's origins are likely tied to individuals or families who lived near or on a hill covered with broom plants.

In the medieval period, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Bromhull, Bromhille, and Bromehill, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname Brumell throughout history include Sir George Brumell (1589-1661), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Charles I. Another prominent figure was John Brumell (1718-1786), an English architect and surveyor known for his work on several churches and buildings in London.

In the 17th century, Thomas Brumell (1639-1701) was a noted clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Childwall in Lancashire. His works included religious treatises and sermons.

William Brumell (1796-1857) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the Arctic whaling industry.

Moving into the 19th century, John Brumell (1812-1879) was a renowned English engraver and artist who specialized in portraiture and contributed illustrations to several notable publications of his time.

Throughout its history, the surname Brumell has maintained its connection to its English origins, reflecting the rich tapestry of place names and locational surnames that emerged during the medieval period and continue to endure to this day.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brumell

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

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 Brumell 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.

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

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