As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A town on the coast of Sussex, England, anciently called Brightelmstone, from Brithelm, i. e., bright helmet, who was bishop of Bath and Wells, about the year 955. The bright town.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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