Brindamour
A French surname derived from the phrase "brin d'amour" meaning "bit of love".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Brindamour. That puts it at #64,721 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Brindamour surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#64,721
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
307
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 307 bearers of the surname Brindamour in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64721st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Brindamour, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Brindamour
The surname BRINDAMOUR has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Normandy. It dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French words "brin" meaning "branch" and "amour" meaning "love," potentially signifying a love of nature or a connection to the natural world.
One of the earliest known references to the name BRINDAMOUR can be found in the Dives-sur-Mer cartulary, a medieval manuscript from the Benedictine abbey in Normandy. This document, dating back to the 13th century, mentions a landowner named Renaude BRINDAMOUR who owned properties in the nearby villages.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean BRINDAMOUR was a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Rouen. Records from this time also indicate that the name was sometimes spelled as "Brindemor" or "Brindeamour," reflecting the evolution of language and regional variations.
During the 16th century, a French explorer named Étienne BRINDAMOUR (1520-1589) was among the early settlers in what is now known as Quebec, Canada. He is recognized as one of the first Europeans to establish a settlement along the St. Lawrence River, laying the foundation for future French colonization in the region.
Another notable figure with the surname BRINDAMOUR was Marguerite BRINDAMOUR (1675-1742), a French-Canadian pioneer and one of the first European women to settle in the area of present-day Detroit, Michigan. She married a French soldier named Pierre Roy and is recognized as an important figure in the early history of the Detroit region.
In the 18th century, Philippe BRINDAMOUR (1730-1795) was a prominent French architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and town squares in Paris, including the Place Vendôme and the Église de la Madeleine.
Throughout its history, the surname BRINDAMOUR has been associated with various professions, from landowners and merchants to explorers and architects. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has endured as a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of France and its influence on the broader world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Brindamour
Among Census respondents with the surname Brindamour, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%.
The bar chart below shows how Brindamour bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Brindamour surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Brindamour surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,721 | #64,721 | 0.0% |
| Count | 307 | 307 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Brindamour bearers went from 307 to 307 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #64,721 to #64,721.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Brindamour
FAQ
Brindamour surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Brindamour?
The surname Brindamour holds position #64,721 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Brindamour surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Brindamour, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.4%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.