Find out how popular the last name Brihm is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Brihm.

Brihm, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Brihm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brihm in America

Brihm is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brihm surname appeared 100 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brihm.

The history of the last name Brihm

The surname BRIHM is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "brim," which means "edge" or "brink," often referring to the edge of a body of water or a coastal region.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname BRIHM can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as tax rolls, parish registers, and manorial records. One notable example is the mention of a John Brihm in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

In the late 15th century, the BRIHM surname was associated with the village of Brimham in North Yorkshire, which likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name. This connection is evident in the records of the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1672, where several families with the surname BRIHM were listed as residing in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BRIHM surname gained prominence in various parts of England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was William BRIHM (1561-1635), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. Another was Thomas BRIHM (1598-1669), a renowned clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Brimham.

In the 18th century, the BRIHM surname spread across the British Isles, and several individuals achieved noteworthy accomplishments. One example is John BRIHM (1712-1785), a renowned naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout the 19th century, the BRIHM surname continued to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom, with several individuals making significant contributions to various fields. One notable figure was Charles BRIHM (1819-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

As the BRIHM surname spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Brim, Brimm, and Brymm. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the Old English word "brim," reflecting the surname's connection to coastal or waterfront regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brihm

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Brihm.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Brihm was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Brihm was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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