TheNameDBBriscoe
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from an English place name, possibly combining elements meaning birch wood or a similar topographic feature.
Etymology
The name likely derives from an English place name, possibly from 'birch' combined with a locational element, or from a personal name. It appears in English records from the medieval period.
About the Briscoe Surname
An English topographic surname with possible connections to birch trees or a specific location. The name has been documented in English records for several centuries.
Distribution
Primarily England, with significant presence in North America due to emigration.
Notable Bearers
Wilkes Briscoe (English footballer), various American historical figures