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UK surname

Brundrett

A locational English surname derived from a place named Brundrett or Brundish.

In the 1881 census there were 306 people recorded with the Brundrett surname, ranking it #9,586 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 236, ranked #17,470, down from #9,586 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolstanton, Eccles and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shropshire, South Ribble and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Brundrett is 365 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 22.9%.

1881 census count

306

Ranked #9,586

Modern count

236

2016, ranked #17,470

Peak year

1911

365 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Brundrett had 306 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,586 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016, ranked #17,470.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 365 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Brundrett surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Brundrett surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Brundrett 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 169 #11,832
1861 historical 177 #13,265
1881 historical 306 #9,586
1891 historical 354 #9,741
1901 historical 349 #10,457
1911 historical 365 #9,955
1997 modern 215 #16,844
1998 modern 257 #15,401
1999 modern 260 #15,390
2000 modern 241 #16,146
2001 modern 240 #15,912
2002 modern 243 #16,147
2003 modern 240 #16,061
2004 modern 235 #16,379
2005 modern 239 #16,144
2006 modern 244 #16,011
2007 modern 241 #16,341
2008 modern 241 #16,481
2009 modern 239 #16,951
2010 modern 240 #17,230
2011 modern 238 #17,188
2012 modern 239 #17,027
2013 modern 237 #17,423
2014 modern 244 #17,189
2015 modern 240 #17,279
2016 modern 236 #17,470

Geography

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Where Brundretts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolstanton, Eccles, Manchester, Ashton-upon-Mersey and Bowdon. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shropshire, South Ribble, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and York. 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 Wolstanton Staffordshire
2 Eccles Lancashire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Ashton-upon-Mersey Cheshire
5 Bowdon Cheshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shropshire 039 Shropshire
2 South Ribble 015 South Ribble
3 Newcastle-under-Lyme 001 Newcastle-under-Lyme
4 Stoke-on-Trent 002 Stoke-on-Trent
5 York 018 York

Forenames

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First names often paired with Brundrett

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Brundrett

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

Ageing Communities

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

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Brundrett is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Brundrett is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Brundrett falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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 Brundrett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Brundrett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Brundrett

The surname Brundrett is of English origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the village of Brundish, located in the county of Suffolk, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "brun" meaning "brown" and "hisc" meaning "brushwood," suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a brown thicket or copse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1198, where a William Brundret is mentioned. The name's spelling has evolved over time, with variations such as Brundrett, Brundret, and Brundred appearing in historical records.

During the reign of King Edward III (1312-1377), a John Brundrett served as a soldier in the English army, participating in the Hundred Years' War against France. His name is recorded in the muster rolls of the time.

In the 16th century, the Brundrett family established themselves in the county of Lancashire, where they owned land and properties. Sir William Brundrett (1530-1598), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the region, is noted for his involvement in local politics and his philanthropic endeavors.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Brundrett family settled in the nearby county of Cheshire. One notable member was Thomas Brundrett (1625-1692), a respected clergyman and author who published several religious works during his lifetime.

The Brundrett name also appears in the records of the East India Company in the 18th century. Captain James Brundrett (1745-1810) served as a naval officer and was involved in trade expeditions to the Indian subcontinent.

Other notable individuals bearing the Brundrett surname include:

1. Sir Robert Brundrett (1785-1857), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.

2. Emily Brundrett (1860-1928), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in London.

3. Arthur Brundrett (1892-1968), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.

4. Sir John Brundrett (1915-2005), a distinguished diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to several countries, including France and Germany.

5. Professor Elizabeth Brundrett (1948-present), a respected academic and researcher in the field of education, known for her contributions to the study of teacher training and professional development.

While the Brundrett surname has its roots in rural England, its bearers have made significant contributions in various fields, leaving an indelible mark on the history and culture of the English-speaking world.

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1881 census detail

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Brundrett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Brundrett 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. Lancashire leads with 156 Brundretts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.40x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 156 4.40x
Cheshire 96 14.57x
Staffordshire 39 3.87x
Yorkshire 7 0.24x
Kent 4 0.39x
Hampshire 1 0.16x
Somerset 1 0.21x
Surrey 1 0.07x
Warwickshire 1 0.13x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wolstanton Oldcott in Staffordshire leads with 30 Brundretts recorded in 1881 and an index of 821.92x.

Place Total Index
Wolstanton Oldcott 30 821.92x
Altrincham 27 234.58x
Ashton On Mersey 26 762.46x
Worsley 26 119.10x
Failsworth 23 283.95x
Withington 17 148.99x
Millington 14 5185.19x
Chorlton Cum Hardy 13 553.19x
Pendleton In Salford 9 21.33x
Droylsden 8 69.26x
Sale 8 99.01x
Stretford 8 41.05x
Timperley 8 349.35x
Bowdon 7 268.20x
Great Bolton 7 14.92x
Manchester 7 4.39x
Heaton Norris 6 29.76x
Horton In Bradford 6 12.99x
Newton 5 18.32x
Ardwick 4 12.52x
Burslem 4 13.86x
Gorton 4 12.02x
Moston 4 112.68x
Wolstanton 4 13.07x
Woolwich 4 10.63x
Chorlton On Medlock 3 5.33x
Harpurhey 3 60.98x
Hulme 3 4.06x
Cheadle 2 15.90x
Hale 2 88.11x
North Meols 2 5.77x
Salford 2 1.92x
Aldershot 1 4.88x
Broughton In Salford 1 3.09x
Clapham 1 2.68x
Didsbury 1 21.28x
Edgbaston 1 4.28x
Horton 1 81.30x
Macclesfield 1 3.41x
Marske In Guisbrough 1 19.05x
Thelwall 1 196.08x
Walcot 1 3.91x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 25
Sarah 16
Elizabeth 11
Ann 9
Hannah 8
Ellen 7
Martha 6
Alice 5
Emma 5
Jane 5
Harriet 4
Annie 3
Edith 2
Emily 2
Harriett 2
Isabella 2
Jessie 2
Louisa 2
Matilda 2
Amelia 1
Anne 1
Bridget 1
Caroline 1
Catherine 1
Clara 1
Edna 1
Edney 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Ella 1
Ellinor 1
Faith 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Harriott 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Katie 1
Kezia 1
Laura 1
Letitia 1
Lizzia 1
Louise 1
Lousia 1
Lydia 1
Mabel 1
Margaret 1
Margt 1
Maria 1
Zillah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
James 17
Thomas 17
John 16
William 13
George 7
Henry 7
Samuel 7
Joseph 6
Albert 4
Arthur 3
Harry 3
Herbert 3
Richard 3
Abraham 2
Benjamin 2
Charles 2
David 2
Edward 2
Edwin 2
Frederick 2
Jacob 2
Joshua 2
Robert 2
Aurther 1
Daniel 1
Ed. 1
Edw. 1
Egbert 1
Elijah 1
Emmaley 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Geo. 1
Isaac 1
Jeremiah 1
Matthew 1
Phineas 1
Ralph 1
Richd. 1
Thora 1
Thos. 1
Walter 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Brundrett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Brundrett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 306 people were recorded with the Brundrett surname. That placed it at #9,586 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Brundrett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016. That gives Brundrett a modern rank of #17,470.

What does the Brundrett surname mean?

A locational English surname derived from a place named Brundrett or Brundish.

What does the Brundrett map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Brundrett 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.