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I can't find where the name originates from but it is undoubtedly a common name in Scotland. It was widespread in the Strathblane area in the 17th and 18th centuries and the earliest written references are in the Edinburgh/Stirling area. George Black (Surnames of Scotland) thinks that 'Brash' may be a form of 'Brass' which was common throughout the British Isles (predominantly in the east) and France.

 

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