Brick History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe original Gaelic versions of today's Irish names demonstrate a proud, ancient past. The original Gaelic form of the name Brick is Ó Bruic, from the word broc, which means badger. 1 Early Origins of the Brick familyThe surname Brick was first found in Munster, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early History of the Brick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brick research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the year 1845 is included under the topic Early Brick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brick Spelling VariationsMany spelling variations of the surname Brick can be found in the archives. One reason for these variations is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. The different spellings that were found include Brick, O'Brick, Bricke, Bricks, O'Bric, O'Bruik, Bruic and many more. Early Notables of the Brick familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
Brick RankingIn the United States, the name Brick is the 10,800th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2
A great mass of Ireland's native population left the island in the 19th century, seeking relief from various forms of social, religious, and economic discrimination. This Irish exodus was primarily to North America. If the migrants survived the long ocean journey, many unfortunately would find more discrimination in the colonies of British North America and the fledgling United States of America. These newly arrived Irish were, however, wanted as a cheap source of labor for the many large agricultural and industrial projects that were essential to the development of what would become two of the wealthiest nations in the western world. Early immigration and passenger lists indicate many people bearing the Brick name: Brick Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Brick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Brick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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