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

Brumley, 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 Brumley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brumley in America

Brumley is the 4983rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brumley surname appeared 7,046 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Brumley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brumley 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 Brumley

The surname Brumley is of English origin, originating from the region of West Midlands. It is derived from the Old English words "brom" meaning "broom" and "leah" meaning "a clearing in a forest". Thus, the name Brumley referred to someone who lived in a clearing overgrown with broom plants.

The earliest known record of the name Brumley dates back to the 13th century in the Hundred Rolls of Shropshire, where it was spelled as "Bromleye". This suggests that the name was initially associated with a specific location, likely a small village or settlement in the area.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire as "Bromleye" and "Bromley", indicating variations in spelling but still retaining its connection to the original Old English words.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Brumley was John Brumley, who was born in the late 15th century in Staffordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was William Brumley (1563-1632), a clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick. He was known for his translations of religious texts and was a respected figure in the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the name Brumley was also found in various parish records throughout the West Midlands region, indicating its continued presence and spread across the area.

During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a Thomas Brumley (1610-1676) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was later granted lands in Shropshire for his services.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Brumley (1712-1790), a successful merchant and landowner from Staffordshire. He was involved in the local government and served as a justice of the peace for several years.

In the 19th century, the Brumley family was well-established in the West Midlands, with several members holding prominent positions in various professions, including law, medicine, and education.

Overall, the surname Brumley has a rich history rooted in the West Midlands region of England, with its origins dating back to the 13th century and ties to the Old English language. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields, solidifying the surname's presence in the region's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brumley

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

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

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