Brett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Brett Name Meaning: Ethnic name for a 'Breton',the Bretons originally being 'celts'.

The celts were driven from England to France during the 6th century,by invading Anglo-Saxons.The first recorded spelling is that of 'Edward Brit',dated 1086.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 166
Female Servant 88
Independent 76
Labourer 51
Farmer 33
Male Servant 31
Ag Labourer 31
Baker 18
Shoe Maker 18
Carpenter 15
Pauper 14
Gardener 12
Blacksmith 11
Servant 11
Bricklayer 10
Tailor 10
Publican 9
Lab 8
Apprentice 6
Clerk 6
Butcher 6
Mariner 6
Grocer 6
Porter 6
House Keeper 5

Brett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brett 100% 37,759
2 Bratt 80% 9,924
3 Britt 80% 5,566
4 Burtt 60% 1,886
5 Barett 83% 1,801
6 Baratt 67% 334
7 Barette 71% 294
8 Brott 80% 247
9 Bret 80% 213
10 Breet 80% 205
11 Bartte 50% 139
12 Burett 83% 112

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

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