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

Brimingham, 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 Brimingham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brimingham in America

Brimingham is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brimingham surname appeared 106 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 Brimingham.

The history of the last name Brimingham

The surname "Brimingham" is of English origin, derived from the name of the city of Birmingham, which dates back to the 6th century Anglo-Saxon settlement known as "Beormingahām". This Old English name is believed to have been derived from the words "Beorma" (a tribal name) and "inga" (people of) combined with "hām" (homestead or village).

The earliest recorded instances of the name "Brimingham" can be traced back to the 13th century, with variants such as "Byrmyngham", "Burmyngham", and "Brimyngham" appearing in various historical documents. The name was likely adopted by individuals who either hailed from or had some connection to the city of Birmingham.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, Birmingham is mentioned as a small village called "Bermingeham", which suggests that the surname may have originated from this early settlement. The city of Birmingham itself played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution, and it is likely that the surname became more widespread during this period as individuals migrated to urban areas for work.

Notable individuals with the surname "Brimingham" throughout history include:

1. John Brimingham (c. 1350 - 1420), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 14th century.
2. William Brimingham (1667 - 1737), a prominent English merchant and philanthropist who founded the Brimingham Charity School in Birmingham.
3. Sarah Brimingham (1785 - 1868), an English author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
4. Robert Brimingham (1821 - 1899), a British engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.
5. Elizabeth Brimingham (1901 - 1992), a notable British educator and advocate for women's rights, who served as the headmistress of several prominent schools in the mid-20th century.

The surname "Brimingham" has a rich history rooted in the city of Birmingham and its Anglo-Saxon origins. While the name has evolved over time, it continues to be associated with this important English city and the individuals who have contributed to its legacy throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brimingham

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

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

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