BRIMS
Brims
The surname Brims has its origins in Britain, specifically in the areas of Yorkshire and Durham. It is classified as a locational surname, derived from the Old English word 'brygma' which means 'bridge'. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a bridge, worked on one, or were associated with a bridge in some capacity.
The earliest recorded instance of the Brims surname dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, where a family bearing this name was documented. Over the centuries, the surname Brims spread to other parts of Britain, particularly to Durham and neighbouring regions.
Variants of the surname Brims include Brimm, Brimms, and Brym. The name has experienced various spelling adaptations through time, a common phenomenon in the evolution of surnames.
Individuals with the surname Brims can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with some branches of the family having emigrated to other countries as part of the British diaspora.
The Brims surname has contributed to various aspects of British society, with individuals bearing this name making achievements in fields such as academia, arts, business, and more. Today, the surname continues to exist, with descendants of the original Brims family members carrying on the name and its legacy.
There are approximately 181 people named Brims in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Brims.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alex
- Alexander
- Craig
- David
- Donald
- Edward
- Gavin
- James
- John
- Keith
- Martin
- Rene
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Eve
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Sarah