BRASHAW
Brashaw
Brashaw is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, with derivative roots in the ancient Olde English pre 7th-century term "brad" meaning broad or wide, and "shaw" signifying a grove or woodland. The name is locational, associated with regions characterised by broad wooded areas.
Origins
The Brashaw surname dates back to the early medieval period, and historical records indicate its presence in various regions across England. Noteworthy concentrations of the Brashaw name have been found in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire.
Variations and Spelling
Over the centuries, the Brashaw surname has undergone various phonetic transformations resulting in alternative spellings such as Brashawe, Brashawe, and Brashaugh.
Notable Individuals
While the Brashaw surname may not be associated with prominent historical figures on a grand scale, many individuals have borne the name and contributed to various fields such as academia, business, and the arts.
Modern Distribution
The distribution of the Brashaw surname has grown beyond the British Isles, with individuals bearing this name residing in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to the United Kingdom.
References
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. 3rd ed., Routledge, 1997.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., and McClure, P. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 157 people named Brashaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Brashaw.
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
- Barry
- Charles
- David
- Gary
- George
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Janet
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Sally
- Tina
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.