Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BRAILSFORD
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BRAILSFORD. A parish in co. Derby, possessed by the family from Nicholas de B. temp. Henry II., till temp. Richard II. Lj'sons.
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