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

Bryceland, 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 Bryceland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bryceland in America

Bryceland is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bryceland surname appeared 122 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 Bryceland.

The history of the last name Bryceland

The surname Bryceland originates from England, specifically from the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is derived from the Old English words "brycg" meaning bridge and "land" meaning land or estate. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bridge or owned land near a bridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a William de Briggeland is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the Bryceland surname appears in various parish records across northern England. For instance, the christening of John Bryceland is recorded in the parish of Guiseley, Yorkshire, in 1588.

The Bryceland name is also associated with the town of Bingley in West Yorkshire. In the 17th century, a family of Brycelands owned land in the area, and their name is mentioned in local records and documents from that time.

One notable individual with the surname was Sir John Bryceland, a merchant and alderman in the City of London during the late 16th and early 17th centuries (c. 1560-1623). He was a prominent figure in the city's trade and commerce and served as Lord Mayor of London in 1612.

Another historical figure was Robert Bryceland (1804-1888), a British engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early railway technology. He was born in Wigan, Lancashire, and his innovations included improvements to locomotive engines and railway signaling systems.

In the 19th century, the Bryceland surname can be found in various parts of England, particularly in the northern counties. One example is Joseph Bryceland (1828-1901), a businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, who made his fortune in the textile industry and donated funds for the construction of several schools and public buildings in his local community.

The name Bryceland has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and literature. For instance, Elizabeth Bryceland (1827-1911) was a British author and poet who published several works of fiction and poetry in the late 19th century.

Finally, the surname Bryceland has been carried by military personnel throughout history. One example is Major General William Bryceland (1901-1982), a British Army officer who served in both World Wars and received several military honors, including the Distinguished Service Order and the Military Cross.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bryceland

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

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

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