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

Brimmage, 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 Brimmage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brimmage in America

Brimmage is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brimmage surname appeared 232 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 Brimmage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brimmage 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 Brimmage

The surname Brimmage has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "brimme" and "age," which together translate to "dweller by the stream." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brimmage can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a "Brimmagere" residing in the county of Gloucestershire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Bremmage," "Brymage," and "Brimmeage," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation of the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes responsible for recording the names.

Notable figures bearing the Brimmage surname include Sir Robert Brimmage (1542-1611), a prominent English politician who served as a member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another individual of note was William Brimmage (1701-1778), a renowned agriculturalist who introduced innovative farming techniques in the county of Essex.

In the 18th century, the name was recorded in the parish records of several villages in Gloucestershire, such as Minchinhampton and Stroud, suggesting that the Brimmage family had established roots in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America dates back to the late 17th century, when John Brimmage (1670-1745) arrived in the Virginia colony from England. His descendants went on to settle in various parts of the United States, contributing to the spread of the surname across the country.

Another notable figure was Mary Brimmage (1789-1865), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the state of Ohio. Her efforts helped pave the way for increased access to education for women in the region.

During the 19th century, the Brimmage surname was also found in parts of Wales, particularly in the county of Pembrokeshire. This likely suggests a migration of individuals with the name from England to Wales, although the exact reasons for this movement are unclear.

Throughout its history, the Brimmage surname has maintained a strong connection to its English origins, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brimmage

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

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

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