BRINTON
Brinton
Brinton is a British surname that originated in the county of Norfolk in East Anglia. The name is classified as being of locational origin, derived from the village of Brinton near Holt in Norfolk. The village's name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "bryne," meaning fire, and "tun," meaning settlement or enclosure.
History
The surname Brinton is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, where mention is made of a village known as "Bruntuna," believed to be the original form of Brinton. Over the centuries, the name spread across England, with notable concentrations found in Norfolk, as well as in other parts of the country.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Robert Brinton (1754–1820) - A prominent military figure in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars.
- Emily Brinton (1883–1955) - A renowned British botanist known for her studies on rare native flora.
Modern Distribution
Today, the surname Brinton is relatively uncommon, with concentrations found primarily in Norfolk, as well as in other regions of England and within the British diaspora. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in Norfolk.
References
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
- Lower, M. A. (1860). Patronymica Britannica. London, UK: J. R. Smith.
There are approximately 617 people named Brinton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Brinton.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Timothy
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Denise
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Veronica
Similar and related surnames
- Brenton
- Branton
- Brianton
- Brainton
- Berrinton
- Barentine
- Barnden
- Barndin
- Barndon
- Barnton
- Barontini
- Bernadin
- Bernadine
- Bernotiene
- Bernton
- Brandan
- Brandani
- Brandano
- Branden
- Brandin
- Brandon
- Brandun
- Branten
- Braunton
- Brendan
- Brenden
- Brendon
- Brentan
- Brentani
- Brentano
- Brentine
- Brentini
- Brignon
- Brimton
- Brinden
- Brindon
- Brington
- Brinon
- Brinston
- Brint
- Brintnal
- Briton
- Britton
- Brondon
- Broniton
- Bronton
- Brownton
- Brundan
- Brunden
- Brundin
- Brundon
- Brunten
- Bruntin
- Brunton
- Bryanton
- Bryenton
- Bryington
- Brynt
- Brynteson
- Brynton
- Burnden
- Burntan
- Burnton
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