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

Brummett, 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 Brummett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brummett in America

Brummett is the 6039th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brummett surname appeared 5,690 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 Brummett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brummett 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 Brummett

The surname Brummett is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Somerset. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "brom," which means broom or gorse bush, and the suffix "-ett," indicating a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a broom or gorse bush.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Brome." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded the names of landowners and their holdings throughout England at the time.

In the 13th century, the name took on various spellings, such as "Bromett," "Bromette," and "Bromytt," reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable figure from history bearing the surname Brummett was Sir John Brummett (c. 1450-1522), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Somerset. He served as a member of Parliament and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another individual of note was William Brummett (1599-1675), a Puritan minister and theologian from Wiltshire, England. He was known for his influential sermons and writings on religious matters during the English Civil War period.

In the 18th century, the name Brummett was found in various parish records and historical documents, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Dorset. For example, the 1767 baptismal record of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset, lists the name "Thomas Brummett."

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was Charles Brummett (1820-1895), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America and documented various plant and animal species.

Another prominent individual was Emily Brummett (1845-1912), a British author and journalist known for her works on women's rights and social reform during the Victorian era.

Throughout its history, the surname Brummett has maintained its presence in various regions of England, particularly in the southwestern counties, with some variations in spelling over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brummett

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

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

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