Brimer

Origins

Brimer is a surname of English origin that is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "brom," meaning broom, and "mere," meaning lake or pool. This suggests that the surname may have originally been given to someone who lived by a broom-covered lake or pool.

Distribution

The surname Brimer is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent.

Notable Individuals

One notable individual bearing the surname Brimer is not mentioned due to lack of historical or contemporary presence.

Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms associated with the Brimer surname is not widely documented in heraldic records, indicating that the family may not have held a significant status or title.

There are approximately 67 people named Brimer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Brimer.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Douglas
  • Ian
  • John
  • Jordan

Female

  • Anne
  • Csilla
  • Deborah
  • Elizabeth
  • Joy

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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