BREWSTER
Brewster
Brewster is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English word breowan, meaning "brew". The name likely originated as an occupational surname for a brewer of beer or ale.
The Brewster surname has been found predominantly in the regions of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex in England. Notably, the most famous bearer of this surname was William Brewster (c.1566–1644), a Pilgrim from Scrooby, England, who travelled to the New World aboard the Mayflower in 1620. He played a prominent role in the settlement of Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts and is considered one of the key figures in American colonial history.
Over the centuries, the Brewster surname has been borne by individuals across various professions and walks of life. It remains a relatively common surname in England and has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
In contemporary times, the surname Brewster continues to be passed down through generations, retaining its historical significance and connections to brewing and early American history.
There are approximately 6,211 people named Brewster in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,526th most common surname in Britain. Around 95 in a million people in Britain are named Brewster.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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