BRAZIL
Brazil
Brazil is a surname of English and Portuguese origin. In the United Kingdom, it is often associated with families of Portuguese or Brazilian descent.
Etymology
The surname Brazil is derived from the Latin word "Brasil", meaning "ember red" or "ember-yellow". It is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone with a ruddy complexion or reddish hair.
Distribution
The Brazil surname is found predominantly in regions of England with significant Portuguese and Brazilian communities, such as London and the South East. It can also be found in Ireland and in some English-speaking countries, often due to migration patterns and historical ties.
Notable People
Several notable individuals bear the surname Brazil, including athletes, artists, and scholars. Among them is the former professional rugby player Nick Brazil, and the acclaimed painter Maria da Conceicao Ferreira do Brasil.
Cultural Significance
The Brazil surname symbolises the diverse cultural heritage of the United Kingdom, reflecting the country's historical connections with Portugal and Brazil.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 1,353 people named Brazil in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,821st most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Brazil.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- Benjamin
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Diane
- Hannah
- Jane
- Jill
- Julie
- June
- Lisa
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
- Brazell
- Braziel
- Brasil
- Brassell
- Brazel
- Brasel
- Brasell
- Brazia
- Baeriswyl
- Barcella
- Barcello
- Barcelo
- Baresel
- Barricella
- Barzilai
- Bearsall
- Bercel
- Berzolla
- Birsel
- Birsell
- Borsell
- Borsella
- Borzello
- Borzillo
- Brasile
- Brassel
- Brassil
- Brassill
- Braza
- Brazal
- Brazdil
- Brazeley
- Brazelle
- Brazill
- Brazler
- Brazzel
- Brazzell
- Brazzill
- Breazeale
- Breslau
- Brislee
- Brissell
- Brizel
- Brizell
- Brizuela
- Brizzell
- Brozel
- Brozell
- Brusell
- Brussel
- Brussell
- Burcell
- Burrsall
- Bursall
- Bursell
- Bursile
- Bursill
- Bursuall
- Brasiello
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.