BRITS
Brits
The surname Brits is of South African origin, although it has historical connections to British ancestry. It is a relatively rare surname, often found among individuals of Afrikaner descent in South Africa.
The name Brits is thought to be derived from the surname Britz, which itself is a variation of the Germanic name "Brictius". The name may have been brought to South Africa by early Dutch or German settlers.
Individuals bearing the surname Brits may have roots in the Western Cape region of South Africa, where the name is more commonly found. Over the years, the Brits surname has spread to other parts of South Africa as well as to other countries around the world.
Notable individuals with the surname Brits have made contributions in various fields, including politics, art, and sports. The name Brits carries with it a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it, linking them to a legacy of European settlement in South Africa.
There are approximately 165 people named Brits in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Brits.