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

Brintley, 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 Brintley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brintley in America

Brintley is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brintley surname appeared 185 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 Brintley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brintley 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 Brintley

The surname Brintley has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "brintle," meaning "to burn or scorch." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a burnt or scorched area or was involved in occupations related to burning or fire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Brintley can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named William Brintley was mentioned. This reference indicates that the name was already established in that region during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Bryntelye" and "Brynteley," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a person named Ricardus Bryntelye from Oxfordshire, providing further evidence of the name's presence in different parts of England.

The Brintley surname has also been associated with certain place names in England. For instance, there is a hamlet called Brintley in Wiltshire, which may have contributed to the surname's origins or been named after an early bearer of the name.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the Brintley surname include:

1. Sir Thomas Brintley (c. 1490-1547), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI.

2. Edith Brintley (1585-1652), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Oxfordshire, known for her expertise in traditional remedies and healing practices.

3. William Brintley (1628-1691), a successful merchant and trader who established a prosperous business exporting English wool to the Netherlands.

4. Reverend John Brintley (1712-1783), an Anglican clergyman and author who published several theological works and sermons during his lifetime.

5. Elizabeth Brintley (1764-1838), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her efforts to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for women's education.

While the Brintley surname may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and connections to various regions of England make it a fascinating name to explore and understand its origins and evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brintley

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

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

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