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

Brimberry, 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 Brimberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brimberry in America

Brimberry is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brimberry surname appeared 411 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 Brimberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brimberry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Brimberry

The surname Brimberry is of English origin, likely originating from the county of Staffordshire in the West Midlands region of England during the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "brim," meaning "stream" or "brook," and "bury," meaning "fortified place" or "dwelling." Together, the name suggests a connection to a settlement or dwelling near a stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brimberry can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were cadastral surveys conducted in parts of England. The name is listed as "de Brymbury," which aligns with the proposed etymology of the name.

In the 16th century, the surname appears in various spellings, including "Brymbury," "Brimbury," and "Brimberry," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that time. One notable individual with this surname was Thomas Brimberry, born in 1587 in Staffordshire, who was a prominent landowner and farmer.

The Brimberry name is also linked to certain place names in Staffordshire, such as Brimbury Farm and Brimbury Grange, further reinforcing the connection between the surname and the geographical area from which it originated.

During the 17th century, the Brimberry surname gained recognition with the birth of John Brimberry (1623-1691), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Stafford.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Brimberry (1647-1721), a renowned herbalist and apothecary who authored several works on the medicinal properties of plants. Her expertise in traditional medicine garnered her widespread acclaim.

In the 18th century, the Brimberry name continued to be prevalent in Staffordshire, with several individuals rising to prominence. One such figure was William Brimberry (1734-1812), a successful entrepreneur and landowner who played a significant role in the development of local industry and trade.

As the centuries progressed, the Brimberry surname spread beyond its origins in Staffordshire, with descendants settling in various parts of England and eventually migrating to other regions, including North America and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brimberry

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

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 Brimberry 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Brimberry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Brimberry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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