UK surname
A place name referring to a small bridge over a stream.
In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Brickett surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 59, ranked #34,401, down from #22,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley, Richmond and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Brickett is 173 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 27.2%.
1881 census count
81
Ranked #22,082
Modern count
59
2016, ranked #34,401
Peak year
1861
173 bearers
Map years
4
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Brickett surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Brickett surname density by area, 1911 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 | 45 | #25,168 |
| 1861 | historical | 173 | #13,553 |
| 1881 | historical | 81 | #22,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 138 | #19,411 |
| 1901 | historical | 121 | #20,444 |
| 1911 | historical | 143 | #18,401 |
| 1997 | modern | 68 | #30,810 |
| 1998 | modern | 65 | #31,477 |
| 1999 | modern | 59 | #32,174 |
| 2000 | modern | 60 | #32,124 |
| 2001 | modern | 60 | #31,985 |
| 2002 | modern | 60 | #32,388 |
| 2003 | modern | 59 | #32,530 |
| 2004 | modern | 62 | #32,478 |
| 2005 | modern | 62 | #32,708 |
| 2006 | modern | 66 | #32,629 |
| 2007 | modern | 70 | #32,580 |
| 2008 | modern | 69 | #32,962 |
| 2009 | modern | 66 | #33,538 |
| 2010 | modern | 68 | #33,632 |
| 2011 | modern | 69 | #33,532 |
| 2012 | modern | 69 | #33,695 |
| 2013 | modern | 64 | #34,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 62 | #34,281 |
| 2015 | modern | 62 | #34,233 |
| 2016 | modern | 59 | #34,401 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley, Richmond, London parishes, St Pancras and Lambeth. 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 | Hillingdon (Hillingdon), Ickenham, Cowley | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 2 | Richmond | Surrey |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Brickett 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 Brickett, 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 Brickett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Brickett 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, Brickett 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 Brickett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Brickett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Brickett is an English occupational name derived from the Old French word 'brickette', meaning a brick maker or brick layer. It originated in the late 12th century when the use of brick construction became more widespread in England, particularly in East Anglia and the surrounding counties.
The earliest known record of the surname Brickett dates back to the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk in 1273, where it appears as 'Briket'. Other early spellings include 'Bryket' and 'Brikett'. These variations likely arose due to the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, the name Brickett appeared in several historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a William Briket is mentioned in 1317. The Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327 also contain references to individuals with the surname Brickett, including John Briket in Suffolk and Robert Briket in Essex.
One notable individual bearing the name Brickett was Sir John Brickett (c. 1490-1545), a wealthy merchant and Member of Parliament for Dunwich, Suffolk, during the reign of King Henry VIII. He was also a prominent benefactor of the town and contributed to the construction of several buildings, including a church.
Another well-known figure was Thomas Brickett (1585-1641), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. He was a staunch Puritan and played a significant role in the religious debates and controversies of his time.
During the 17th century, the Brickett surname gained further recognition with individuals like John Brickett (1623-1677), a successful merchant and landowner in Virginia, who established the Brickett family's presence in the American colonies.
In the 18th century, Samuel Brickett (1726-1798) was a notable figure from Massachusetts. He served as a lieutenant in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and later became a respected community leader and landowner in his hometown of Haverhill.
Throughout its history, the surname Brickett has been associated with various place names, such as Brickett's Green in Hertfordshire and Brickett's Farm in Essex, both of which likely derived their names from individuals bearing the Brickett surname who owned or resided in those areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Brickett 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. Middlesex leads with 30 Bricketts recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.80x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 30 | 3.80x |
| Surrey | 25 | 6.50x |
| Worcestershire | 12 | 11.63x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.53x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 1.85x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.57x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 1.12x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.65x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.37x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.35x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.50x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 13 Bricketts recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.45x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Pancras London | 13 | 20.45x |
| Pershore St Andrew | 12 | 2105.26x |
| Richmond | 12 | 222.63x |
| Streatham | 9 | 153.58x |
| Enfield | 5 | 96.53x |
| Hackney London | 5 | 11.29x |
| Manchester | 4 | 9.49x |
| Clanfield | 3 | 3750.00x |
| Ickenham | 3 | 2727.27x |
| Lambeth | 3 | 4.36x |
| Harrow On The Hill | 2 | 126.58x |
| Islington London | 2 | 2.61x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 1.51x |
| Bristol St Stephen | 1 | 250.00x |
| Broughton In Salford | 1 | 11.67x |
| Chester St John Baptist | 1 | 31.95x |
| Falmouth | 1 | 31.55x |
| Lee | 1 | 25.58x |
| Northampton St Sepulchre | 1 | 26.46x |
| Southwark St John | 1 | 41.32x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Brickett 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 Brickett 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 Brickett households.
FAQ
In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Brickett surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 59 in 2016. That gives Brickett a modern rank of #34,401.
A place name referring to a small bridge over a stream.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Brickett 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.