BRAILSFORD
Brailsford
Brailsford is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is locational, deriving from the village of Brailsford in Derbyshire, England. The village itself takes its name from Old English words: "BrÅegelsford," which means "ford where brogues are worn."
The Brailsford family has a rich history, with records dating back to the medieval period. They were primarily landowners and farmers in Derbyshire, playing important roles in local communities.
One of the notable figures with the surname Brailsford is Sir Dave Brailsford, a British cycling coach and former performance director of British Cycling. He is known for his success in leading Team Sky and Team GB to numerous victories in international cycling competitions.
The Brailsford surname continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy and heritage of this distinguished family name rooted in English history.
There are approximately 2,330 people named Brailsford in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,703rd most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Brailsford.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jayne
- Julie
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
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