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UK surname

Brewerton

A locational surname derived from a place named Brewerton.

In the 1881 census there were 301 people recorded with the Brewerton surname, ranking it #9,694 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 502, ranked #9,961, down from #9,694 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas, Manchester and Harewood. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Oxfordshire, Conwy and Vale of White Horse.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Brewerton is 564 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 66.8%.

1881 census count

301

Ranked #9,694

Modern count

502

2016, ranked #9,961

Peak year

1998

564 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Brewerton had 301 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,694 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 502 in 2016, ranked #9,961.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 471 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Brewerton surname distribution map

The map shows where the Brewerton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Brewerton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Brewerton over time

The 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 219 #9,712
1861 historical 182 #12,949
1881 historical 301 #9,694
1891 historical 352 #9,781
1901 historical 428 #9,040
1911 historical 471 #8,201
1997 modern 540 #8,782
1998 modern 564 #8,749
1999 modern 537 #9,146
2000 modern 529 #9,233
2001 modern 518 #9,218
2002 modern 538 #9,132
2003 modern 516 #9,275
2004 modern 515 #9,312
2005 modern 525 #9,120
2006 modern 514 #9,291
2007 modern 503 #9,524
2008 modern 508 #9,521
2009 modern 510 #9,699
2010 modern 523 #9,726
2011 modern 524 #9,625
2012 modern 492 #9,989
2013 modern 508 #9,902
2014 modern 519 #9,818
2015 modern 508 #9,891
2016 modern 502 #9,961

Geography

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Where Brewertons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas, Manchester, Harewood, Cholsey and Bradford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Oxfordshire, Conwy, Vale of White Horse, Coventry and Reading. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Abingdon St Helen, Abingdon St Nicholas Berkshire
2 Manchester Lancashire
3 Harewood Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Cholsey Berkshire
5 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Oxfordshire 015 South Oxfordshire
2 Conwy 005 Conwy
3 Vale of White Horse 006 Vale of White Horse
4 Coventry 017 Coventry
5 Reading 009 Reading

Forenames

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First names often paired with Brewerton

These lists show first names that appear often with the Brewerton surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Brewerton

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Brewerton, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Brewerton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Brewerton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Brewerton is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Brewerton is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Brewerton falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Brewerton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Brewerton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Brewerton

The surname Brewerton has its origins in England, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Brewerton, a village in Shropshire. The name itself is a combination of the Old English words "bræw" meaning "brewhouse" and "tun" meaning "farm" or "enclosure."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mentions a person named William de Brewerton. This suggests that the name was already established by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name Brewerton appeared in the Testa de Nevill, an important legal document from the reign of King Edward I. This record lists several individuals bearing the surname, indicating its continued presence in medieval England.

During the 16th century, the name Brewerton appeared in various parish records and tax rolls, further cementing its place in English history. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Brewerton (c. 1535-1590), a merchant and alderman of the City of London.

In the 17th century, the Brewerton family gained prominence in the county of Cheshire. John Brewerton (1607-1677), a landowner and justice of the peace, was a notable figure during this time. His son, Sir Francis Brewerton (1640-1711), served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Weobley.

Another significant bearer of the name was Sir David Brewerton (1781-1842), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his service and rose to the rank of Admiral of the Blue.

Throughout the 19th century, the Brewerton name continued to be found across various regions of England, with notable individuals such as George Brewerton (1809-1881), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

While the name Brewerton is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, politicians, and military figures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Brewerton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Brewerton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 91 Brewertons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.13x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 91 3.13x
Berkshire 49 22.23x
Lancashire 38 1.09x
Surrey 23 1.61x
Middlesex 20 0.68x
Staffordshire 18 1.82x
Lincolnshire 14 2.98x
Essex 9 1.55x
Durham 7 0.80x
Warwickshire 7 0.95x
Kent 6 0.60x
Hampshire 5 0.83x
Northumberland 4 0.92x
Cheshire 3 0.46x
Northamptonshire 2 0.72x
Fife 1 0.58x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.25x
Oxfordshire 1 0.55x
Suffolk 1 0.28x
Sussex 1 0.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hulme in Lancashire leads with 16 Brewertons recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.00x.

Place Total Index
Hulme 16 22.00x
Leeds 16 9.74x
Abingdon St Helen 14 217.39x
Cleckheaton 14 130.60x
Camberwell 13 6.93x
Bradford 10 14.20x
Cholsey 10 574.71x
Kingston On Thames 9 26.19x
Wyke In Wetherby 9 6428.57x
Bethnal Green London 8 6.27x
Horton In Bradford 8 17.61x
North Meols 8 23.46x
Alverthorpe Cum Thornes 7 66.23x
Brightwell 7 1129.03x
Darlaston 7 51.09x
New Sleaford 7 232.56x
Wantage 7 199.43x
Chigwell 6 109.69x
Chorlton On Medlock 6 10.84x
Middlesbrough 6 15.84x
New Sealford 6 618.56x
Stockton On Tees 6 14.25x
Wolverhampton 6 7.87x
Abingdon St Nicholas 5 819.67x
Alverstoke 5 22.96x
Aston 5 2.45x
Islington London 5 1.76x
Castleford 4 37.77x
Greenwich 4 8.56x
Westgate 4 14.79x
Chorlton Cum Hardy 3 129.87x
Finchley 3 26.64x
Linthorpe 3 17.28x
Reading St Giles 3 13.88x
Stoke Upon Trent 3 2.85x
Thorner 3 319.15x
West Ham 3 2.34x
Barnsley 2 6.66x
Birkenhead 2 3.87x
Holbeck 2 10.38x
Kensington London 2 1.23x
Nether Hallam 2 5.08x
Northfleet 2 22.68x
Prestwich 2 23.02x
Wardleworth 2 10.05x
West Bromwich 2 3.52x
Armley 1 7.79x
Birmingham 1 0.41x
Bishopwearmouth 1 1.33x
Calverton 1 80.00x
Collingham 1 303.03x
Edgbaston 1 4.36x
Friern Barnet 1 15.46x
Fulshaw 1 84.03x
Hungerford 1 33.56x
Ipswich St Mathew 1 9.98x
Kinghorn 1 27.10x
Northampton St Sepulchre 1 7.12x
Oxford St Aldate 1 52.36x
Padiham 1 11.88x
Penge 1 5.33x
Quarrington 1 270.27x
Reading St Mary 1 5.67x
Sandal Magna 1 23.26x
Sheffield 1 1.08x
South Bersted 1 23.75x
Sutton Wick 1 285.71x
Wellingborough 1 7.20x
Westminster St Margaret 1 7.06x
Wortley In Bramley 1 4.34x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Brewerton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Brewerton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 17
John 15
George 9
James 8
Charles 7
Elijah 6
Henry 6
Samuel 6
Thomas 6
Arthur 5
Alfred 4
Joseph 4
Robert 4
Albert 3
Benjamin 3
Edward 2
Frederick 2
Sidney 2
Thos. 2
Timothy 2
Walter 2
Abraham 1
Adam 1
Adolphus 1
Asa 1
Chas. 1
Christopher 1
David 1
Edwin 1
Ernest 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Fred. 1
Fredk.B. 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Isaac 1
Jabez 1
Jesse 1
Jonah 1
Matthew 1
Oliver 1
Percival 1
Richard 1
Sam 1
Thos.T. 1
Willm. 1
Wm.H.M. 1
Young 1

FAQ

Brewerton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Brewerton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 301 people were recorded with the Brewerton surname. That placed it at #9,694 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Brewerton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 502 in 2016. That gives Brewerton a modern rank of #9,961.

What does the Brewerton surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place named Brewerton.

What does the Brewerton map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Brewerton bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.