BREWARD
Breward
Breward is a surname of English origin, stemming from the Old English pre 7th Century "Brida", a byname given originally to a young man of noble birth but later used more generically.
The first recordings of the surname were found in Norfolk, a county in East Anglia, during the early 13th century. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across different regions of England.
The name's meaning evolved to connote "a son of Brida," suggesting a lineage or familial connection. Variations of the spelling over time have included Brewerd, Bruard, Brewarde, Broyard, and Breward, among others.
Notable individuals bearing this surname have made contributions in various fields of endeavour, adding to the historical and cultural richness of Britain.
The Breward family name reflects the diverse tapestry of British surnames, each carrying with it a unique history and heritage.
There are approximately 359 people named Breward in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Breward.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Chay
- Christopher
- Gavin
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Carol
- Claire
- Denise
- Jean
- Jessica
- Margaret
- Marie
- Stacey
- Susan
- Tracy
- Victoria