Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BRASS
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BRASS. Perhaps a synonym of Strong. The A-Sax. bmesen signifies botli made of brass, and strong, powerful. Ferguson.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic