Brass Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brass Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brass family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 19
Independent 15
Agricultural Labourer 11
Shoe Maker 10
Farmer 7
Carpenter 6
Mason 5
Labourer 4
Clerk 3
Builder 3
Gloveress 3
Tailor 2
Pupil 2
Charwoman 2
Dress Maker 2
School Master 2
Servant 2
Coal Miner Miner Miner 2
Cabinet Maker 1
Cork Maker 1
Draper 1
College Servant 1
Nailor 1
Pedlar 1
Washer 1

Brass Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brass 100% 4,407
2 Bross 80% 234
3 Briss 80% 185
4 Barss 60% 154
5 Bress 80% 145
6 Bauress 57% 143
7 Birss 60% 115
8 Brissue 57% 113

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The surname Brass is the most popular version of all its varients

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