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

Brining, 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 Brining surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brining in America

Brining is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brining surname appeared 359 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 Brining.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brining 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 Brining

The surname "BRINING" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bryning," which referred to the act of burning or firing. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations related to burning activities, such as charcoal-making or pottery firing.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "BRINING" can be found in the Feet of Fines Records for Yorkshire, dated around 1300. These records document legal agreements and transactions, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a John BRINING in the manor court rolls of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1465. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the area over several centuries.

The surname "BRINING" may also have connections to place names. For instance, there is a village called Bryning in Lancashire, which could potentially be related to the origin of the surname. However, the exact relationship between the name and this location remains unclear.

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

1. Sir Thomas BRINING (1520-1580), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Wigan during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. William BRINING (1678-1745), a prominent merchant and philanthropist in Bristol, England, who donated funds for the construction of almshouses and a school in the city.

3. Mary BRINING (1785-1855), a British diarist and author known for her detailed accounts of life in rural Derbyshire during the early 19th century.

4. John BRINING (1820-1895), a pioneering American brewer and entrepreneur who established one of the first commercial breweries in Chicago, Illinois.

5. Edward BRINING (1887-1967), a British artist and etcher renowned for his landscape and architectural works, particularly those depicting scenes from the English countryside.

While the surname "BRINING" may have evolved over time and been subject to variations in spelling, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in England, where it was likely associated with occupations or locations related to burning or firing activities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brining

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

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

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