About Brashears
The surname Brashears is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bræd" meaning "broad" and "scear" meaning "notch" or "cut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a butcher or a person who made notched or cut objects. Over time, the surname Brashears has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
The surname Brashears is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brashears based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Brashears is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brashears in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brashears using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.