BRISCOE
Also recorded as Brisco E
Briscoe
The surname Briscoe is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Birgisi" combined with the Old English word "cot," meaning a small dwelling or cottage. The name first appeared in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, reflecting the influence of the Viking invaders on the English language and culture.
The Briscoe family has a long history in the British Isles, with early records dating back to the 13th century. They were primarily concentrated in the northern counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, as well as in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Over the centuries, the Briscoe name spread to other parts of England and beyond, as members of the family migrated for various reasons.
The Briscoe surname has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including politicians, scholars, artists, and athletes. One prominent figure was Sir Robert Briscoe, an Irish nationalist and politician who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin in the mid-20th century. Another noteworthy Briscoe was Jonathan Briscoe, a renowned 18th-century landscape painter known for his pastoral scenes of the English countryside.
Today, the Briscoe surname continues to be found in various regions of the United Kingdom and in countries around the world where British immigrants have settled. The name's rich history and widespread distribution make it a vital part of the tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 4,058 people named Briscoe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,303rd most common surname in Britain. Around 62 in a million people in Britain are named Briscoe.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Brisco
- Brice
- Brisch
- Briscko
- Brisck
- Barasch
- Barascu
- Barcik
- Baresch
- Barisic
- Barowski
- Barsack
- Barsch
- Barsk
- Barska
- Barski
- Barzaghi
- Barzycki
- Barzyk
- Bercik
- Bereska
- Bereziuk
- Bersch
- Berski
- Berzack
- Berzak
- Biersack
- Biricik
- Borasch
- Borawska
- Borawski
- Boricic
- Borowska
- Borowski
- Borsch
- Borsig
- Borsik
- Borska
- Borski
- Borsook
- Borsuk
- Boruszak
- Borysiak
- Borysiuk
- Borzacco
- Borzak
- Borzecka
- Borzecki
- Braasch
- Bracek
- Brasca
- Brasch
- Braschi
- Brasco
- Brask
- Brausch
- Brazaghi
- Brazg
- Breisch
- Bresch
- Breschi
- Brescoe
- Breska
- Breski
- Breusch
- Breysig
- Brieske
- Brioschi
- Brisac
- Briscote
- Briscow
- Brise
- Brises
- Brisey
- Brish
- Brisk
- Briske
- Briski
- Briskie
- Briskoe
- Brison
- Briss
- Brisse
- Brissey
- Brisson
- Brisy
- Brize
- Broasca
- Brociek
- Brosch
- Brosche
- Broschke
- Brosig
- Broska
- Broskie
- Broszek
- Broszko
- Brozek
- Brozik
- Brueseke
- Brusca
- Brusch
- Bruschi
- Brusco
- Brusik
- Brusk
- Bruske
- Bruski
- Bruzek
- Bryce
- Bryse
- Bryska
- Bryzak
- Bryzek
- Brzek
- Brzyska
- Brzyski
- Buirski
- Bursac
- Bursack
- Bursik
- Bursk
- Burska
- Burski
- Bursuk
- Burzic
- Burzycki
- Byrski
- Brisci
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.