UK surname
A locational surname denoting someone from a place called Brasington, perhaps in Derbyshire or Somerset.
In the 1881 census there were 57 people recorded with the Brasington surname, ranking it #25,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 67, ranked #33,884, down from #25,575 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Stockport and Chertsey. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Brasington is 120 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 17.5%.
1881 census count
57
Ranked #25,575
Modern count
67
2016, ranked #33,884
Peak year
1861
120 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Brasington surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Brasington surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 66 | #21,617 |
| 1861 | historical | 120 | #18,255 |
| 1881 | historical | 57 | #25,575 |
| 1891 | historical | 71 | #27,934 |
| 1901 | historical | 66 | #26,794 |
| 1911 | historical | 69 | #25,965 |
| 1997 | modern | 67 | #30,915 |
| 1998 | modern | 71 | #30,869 |
| 1999 | modern | 72 | #30,955 |
| 2000 | modern | 74 | #30,785 |
| 2001 | modern | 72 | #30,813 |
| 2002 | modern | 74 | #31,048 |
| 2003 | modern | 70 | #31,486 |
| 2004 | modern | 71 | #31,578 |
| 2005 | modern | 71 | #31,816 |
| 2006 | modern | 68 | #32,441 |
| 2007 | modern | 74 | #32,190 |
| 2008 | modern | 71 | #32,753 |
| 2009 | modern | 77 | #32,553 |
| 2010 | modern | 77 | #32,927 |
| 2011 | modern | 78 | #32,819 |
| 2012 | modern | 70 | #33,638 |
| 2013 | modern | 71 | #33,693 |
| 2014 | modern | 70 | #33,782 |
| 2015 | modern | 68 | #33,854 |
| 2016 | modern | 67 | #33,884 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet,, Stockport, Chertsey, Sherston Magna, Luckington and Stroud, Whaddon, Longney, Brookthorpe, Harescombe, Haresfield, Standish, Moreton Valence, Saul, Fret. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churcham, Sandhurst, St Mary-de-Lode, St Catherine Longford, Barnwood, Wootton Ville, North Hamlet, | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 3 | Chertsey | Surrey |
| 4 | Sherston Magna, Luckington | Wiltshire |
| 5 | Stroud, Whaddon, Longney, Brookthorpe, Harescombe, Haresfield, Standish, Moreton Valence, Saul, Fret | Gloucestershire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Brasington surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Brasington, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Brasington surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Brasington household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Brasington is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Brasington is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Brasington, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Brasington has its roots in England, with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or hamlet in one of the counties of central or northern England.
One theory suggests that the name Brasington is derived from the Old English words "bræsen" and "tun," meaning "brass" and "enclosure" or "settlement," respectively. This could indicate that the original bearers of this surname may have lived in a settlement where brass or bronze was worked or produced.
Another possibility is that the name is a combination of the Old English words "bræs" and "ing-tun," referring to a settlement or farmstead associated with a person named Bræs or a similar name.
Historical records mentioning the surname Brasington are scarce, as many early documents have not survived or were not comprehensive in recording surnames. However, some references can be found in parish records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Brasington surname is in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Staffordshire in 1327, where a John de Brasington is listed. This suggests that the name had already been established by the early 14th century.
Another notable figure with this surname was Sir Thomas Brasington (c. 1570-1642), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament for Stafford in 1625. He was involved in various legal disputes and was appointed as a Serjeant-at-Law in 1623.
In the 17th century, a Robert Brasington (c. 1620-1684) was a well-known clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Nether Stowey in Somerset. He was also a tutor at Oxford University and published several works on theology and philosophy.
During the 18th century, a John Brasington (1707-1776) was a notable clockmaker and watchmaker from London. He was known for his high-quality timepieces and is mentioned in several horological records from that period.
In more recent times, Edward Brasington (1894-1968) was a British artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his landscapes and watercolor paintings depicting rural scenes and architectural subjects.
While the surname Brasington is relatively uncommon, it has persisted throughout history, with its origins likely rooted in the ancient settlements and place names of medieval England. The various individuals bearing this name have contributed to fields such as law, religion, craftsmanship, and the arts over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Brasington surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 13 Brasingtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.97x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 13 | 1.97x |
| Gloucestershire | 10 | 9.17x |
| Wiltshire | 9 | 18.30x |
| Yorkshire | 8 | 1.45x |
| Staffordshire | 5 | 2.66x |
| Buckinghamshire | 3 | 8.93x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2.44x |
| Flintshire | 2 | 13.39x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.86x |
| Middlesex | 1 | 0.18x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 2.49x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.37x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ashton Keynes in Wiltshire leads with 9 Brasingtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 5000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Keynes | 9 | 5000.00x |
| Ecclesall Bierlow | 8 | 71.36x |
| Haughton | 7 | 729.17x |
| Moss Side | 6 | 172.91x |
| Longney | 4 | 5000.00x |
| Wolverhampton | 4 | 27.72x |
| Austerson | 3 | 30000.00x |
| Mentmore | 3 | 5000.00x |
| South Hamlet | 3 | 447.76x |
| Flint | 2 | 235.29x |
| Bristol | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Chepstow | 1 | 147.06x |
| Cirencester | 1 | 67.57x |
| Eastington | 1 | 277.78x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 2.06x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 10.20x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 12.35x |
| Trentham | 1 | 62.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Brasington surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Brasington surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Brasington households.
FAQ
In 1881, 57 people were recorded with the Brasington surname. That placed it at #25,575 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 67 in 2016. That gives Brasington a modern rank of #33,884.
A locational surname denoting someone from a place called Brasington, perhaps in Derbyshire or Somerset.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Brasington bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.