BRINSDEN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Brinsden

Brinsden is a British surname of English origin, thought to be locational from a place called Brimsden in Oxfordshire. The derivation is from the Old English pre 7th Century "Brynes-maer", which means "the small outlying-grassland (maer) infested with viburnum or buckthorn" or "the small stream infested with buckthorn". The variant spelling Brinsden and Brindson can be found in various parts of southern England.

The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of John Brinsden, which was dated 1803, in the "St. George Chapel Records", Barbados. Notable individuals with the surname Brinsden include British playwright and screenwriter Nick Brinsden, known for his work on stage and in television.

The distribution of the Brinsden name shows a concentration in counties such as Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire.

Overall, the Brinsden surname carries a rich history and is a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 193 people named Brinsden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Brinsden.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
Darren
David
James
John
Keith
Mark
Matthew
Michael
Peter
Stephen

Female

Annette
Gillian
Glb
Jacqueline
Joanna
Mary
Penelope
Rachael
Ruth
Sophie
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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