About Brewster
The surname Brewster is of English origin and has two possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "breowan" meaning "to brew" and the suffix "-ster" denoting a female practitioner or master of a craft. Therefore, Brewster could refer to a female brewer or someone involved in the brewing industry. Another theory suggests that the name may have originated from the Old English word "bur" meaning "dweller" and "ster" meaning "a place." In this case, Brewster would signify a person who lived near a fortified place or a castle.
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The surname Brewster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brewster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Brewster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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