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

Brinkerhoff, 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 Brinkerhoff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brinkerhoff in America

Brinkerhoff is the 9861st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brinkerhoff surname appeared 3,280 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Brinkerhoff.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brinkerhoff 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 Brinkerhoff

The surname Brinkerhoff has its origins in the Netherlands, specifically in the Dutch provinces of South Holland and Utrecht. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Dutch words "brinker" meaning "field" or "meadow," and "hoff" meaning "court" or "farm." Together, the name suggests a connection to a farmstead or a court located near a field or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch archives from the 16th century, where it appears as "Brinckerhoeff." This spelling variation highlights the common practice of surname variations during that time period, reflecting regional dialects and individual preferences.

The name Brinkerhoff is closely tied to the Dutch settlement of New Netherland, which encompassed parts of present-day New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. In the 17th century, several members of the Brinkerhoff family immigrated to the Dutch colony, establishing themselves as prominent figures in the region.

Hendrick Brinkerhoff, born around 1620 in the Netherlands, is considered one of the earliest known bearers of the surname in the New World. He arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 1640s and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another notable figure is Joris Remsen Brinkerhoff, born in 1640 in Flatlands, New Netherland (now part of Brooklyn, New York). He played a significant role in the early Dutch community and served as a magistrate and representative in the local government.

In the 18th century, the Brinkerhoff family continued to establish themselves in various parts of colonial America. One prominent individual was Jacobus Brinkerhoff, born in 1733 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He served as a captain in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

The name Brinkerhoff has also been associated with several place names in the United States, such as Brinkerhoff Creek in New York and Brinkerhoff Lane in New Jersey, reflecting the family's historical presence in these areas.

Throughout history, the Brinkerhoff surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, including politics, military service, and entrepreneurship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brinkerhoff

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

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

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