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

Brinston, 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 Brinston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brinston in America

Brinston is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brinston surname appeared 224 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 Brinston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brinston 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 Brinston

The surname Brinston has its origins in England, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words "burna" and "tun," which translate to "stream" and "town," respectively. This suggests that the name originally referred to a settlement near a stream or river.

Brinston is similar in spelling to the place name Brinston, a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. While there is no definitive evidence linking the surname directly to this specific location, it is possible that the name may have originated from individuals who hailed from or lived in this area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Brinston can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, a collection of financial records dating back to the 12th century. In these rolls, a person named William de Brinston is mentioned, indicating the presence of this surname during that time period.

Another notable historical reference to the name Brinston can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, a collection of tax records from the late 13th century. Here, a man named John Brinston is listed as a taxpayer, further solidifying the existence of this surname in medieval England.

Throughout history, there have been several individuals with the surname Brinston who have made notable contributions or left their mark in various fields. One such individual was Sir Robert Brinston (1570-1638), an English landowner and Member of Parliament who represented the constituency of Northamptonshire during the reign of King James I.

Another prominent figure was William Brinston (1623-1691), an English clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral and published several theological works during the latter half of the 17th century.

In the field of literature, there was John Brinston (1745-1821), an English poet and writer whose works included several collections of poems and essays on various topics.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Edward Brinston (1810-1876), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

Lastly, in the realm of sports, there was Thomas Brinston (1885-1958), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club during the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Brinston who have left their mark throughout history, demonstrating the rich heritage and longevity of this English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brinston

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

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

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