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

Brutton, 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 Brutton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brutton in America

Brutton is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brutton surname appeared 121 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 Brutton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brutton 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 Brutton

The surname Brutton has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "brot," which meant a small stream or brook. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brutton can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1194, where a person named Richard de Brutton is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the area by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a William de Brutton is listed. The "de" prefix indicates that the name was originally associated with a particular place, likely a village or hamlet called Brutton.

The Brutton surname is also recorded in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it is spelled as "Bruttone." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages, as there was no standardized system of spelling at the time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Brutton was John Brutton, who lived in the 15th century. He was a merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire and is mentioned in various legal documents and property records from that time.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Brutton, born in 1540 in Somerset. He was a clergyman and served as the Rector of Stoke St. Gregory in Somerset from 1573 until his death in 1610.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the parish records of Warwickshire, where a family of Bruttons was residing in the village of Oxhill. One member of this family, William Brutton, born in 1623, was a farmer and landowner in the area.

The 18th century saw the birth of John Brutton, a renowned architect from Gloucestershire. He was born in 1701 and is known for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Stratton, Gloucestershire.

Another significant figure was Robert Brutton, born in 1789 in Somerset. He was a wealthy industrialist and owned several mills and factories in the area. He played a significant role in the industrial development of the region during the 19th century.

Throughout history, the Brutton surname has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, and Somerset in England. While the name may have originated from a specific location, it has since spread to various parts of the country and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brutton

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

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

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