UK surname

Brining

A surname derived from the Old English word "bryning," meaning "burning" or "fire."

In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Brining surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 91, ranked #32,109, down from #25,133 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leeds, Nuneaton and Bedworth and Scarborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Brining is 103 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 51.7%.

1881 census count

Ranked #25,133

Modern count

2016, ranked #32,109

Peak year

1999

103 bearers

Map years

1998 to 1998

Key insights

• Brining had 60 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,133 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 91 in 2016, ranked #32,109.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 87 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Map

Brining surname distribution map

The map shows where the Brining surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Brining surname density by area, 1998 modern.

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Timeline

Brining over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1851	historical	52	#23,915
1861	historical	53	#27,253
1881	historical	60	#25,133
1891	historical	60	#29,204
1901	historical	45	#29,156
1911	historical	87	#24,147
1997	modern	96	#27,490
1998	modern	102	#27,314
1999	modern	103	#27,305
2000	modern	92	#28,832
2001	modern	92	#28,528
2002	modern	92	#29,040
2003	modern	98	#28,046
2004	modern	98	#28,297
2005	modern	97	#28,485
2006	modern	91	#29,725
2007	modern	95	#29,493
2008	modern	93	#30,123
2009	modern	89	#31,235
2010	modern	91	#31,497
2011	modern	91	#31,442
2012	modern	91	#31,659
2013	modern	97	#31,239
2014	modern	100	#31,033
2015	modern	93	#31,972
2016	modern	91	#32,109

Geography

Where Brinings are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leeds, Nuneaton and Bedworth, Scarborough and Bradford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Leeds 102	Leeds
2	Nuneaton and Bedworth 003	Nuneaton and Bedworth
3	Scarborough 007	Scarborough
4	Bradford 049	Bradford
5	Leeds 069	Leeds

Forenames

First names often paired with Brining

These lists show first names that appear often with the Brining surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Joanne Sharon Eileen Barbara Yvonne Ann Jillian Patricia Claire Andrea

Recent male names

James John David Robert Gavin Andrew Steven Alexander Brett Raymond

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Brining

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Brining, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Brining surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Brining household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

Professional Periphery

Within London, Brining is most associated with areas classed as Professional Periphery, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods predominantly house residents aged 45+, with many aged 85+. Most employed residents work in senior roles, and relatively few work in unskilled jobs. Terraced housing is comparatively rare, but communal living is more common. More residents identify as of Indian ethnicity and more affiliate with non-Christian religions. Disability levels are below the Supergroup average.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Brining is most concentrated in decile 7 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Brining falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Brining is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Brining, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Brining

The surname "BRINING" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "bryning," which referred to the act of burning or firing. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with occupations related to burning activities, such as charcoal-making or pottery firing.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "BRINING" can be found in the Feet of Fines Records for Yorkshire, dated around 1300. These records document legal agreements and transactions, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a John BRINING in the manor court rolls of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1465. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the area over several centuries.

The surname "BRINING" may also have connections to place names. For instance, there is a village called Bryning in Lancashire, which could potentially be related to the origin of the surname. However, the exact relationship between the name and this location remains unclear.

Notable individuals with the surname "BRINING" throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas BRINING (1520-1580), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Wigan during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. William BRINING (1678-1745), a prominent merchant and philanthropist in Bristol, England, who donated funds for the construction of almshouses and a school in the city.

3. Mary BRINING (1785-1855), a British diarist and author known for her detailed accounts of life in rural Derbyshire during the early 19th century.

4. John BRINING (1820-1895), a pioneering American brewer and entrepreneur who established one of the first commercial breweries in Chicago, Illinois.

5. Edward BRINING (1887-1967), a British artist and etcher renowned for his landscape and architectural works, particularly those depicting scenes from the English countryside.

While the surname "BRINING" may have evolved over time and been subject to variations in spelling, its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in England, where it was likely associated with occupations or locations related to burning or firing activities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Brining families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Brining surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 27 Brinings recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.82x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Yorkshire	27	0.00%	4.82x
Lancashire	14	0.00%	2.09x
Cheshire	11	0.00%	8.81x
Derbyshire	3	0.00%	3.39x
Surrey	2	0.00%	0.73x
Montgomeryshire	1	0.00%	7.72x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leeds in Yorkshire leads with 20 Brinings recorded in 1881 and an index of 63.19x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Leeds	20	0.01%	63.19x
Layton With Warbreck	7	0.06%	284.55x
Chester St Bridget	6	0.54%	2857.14x
Castleton	5	0.01%	74.63x
Brightside Bierlow	4	0.01%	36.40x
Chester St John Baptist	3	0.03%	133.93x
Nether Hallam	3	0.01%	39.58x
Newbold Dunston	3	0.07%	357.14x
Pott Shrigley	2	0.52%	2857.14x
Barton Upon Irwell	1	0.00%	19.80x
Camberwell	1	0.00%	2.77x
Kingston On Thames	1	0.00%	15.11x
Llanfechan	1	0.16%	833.33x
Toxteth Park	1	0.00%	4.40x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Brining surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name	Count
Alice	3
Annie	3
Sarah	3
Catherine	2
Elizabeth	2
Margaret	2
Mary	2
Susannah	2
Agnes	1
Ann	1
Anne	1
Christiana	1
Eleanor	1
Emily	1
Emma	1
Henrietta	1
Isabella	1
Margret	1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Brining surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name	Count
Henry	4
John	4
William	4
Thomas	3
Adolphus	1
Alfred	1
Arther	1
Benjamin	1
Charles	1
Clement	1
George	1
Herbert	1
Joseph	1
Laurence	1
Percy	1
Robert	1
Samuel	1
Walter	1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Brining households.

Occupation	Count
Scholar	13
Fitter In Iron Foundry	2
Silk Factory Operative	2
Slipper Maker	2
Annuitant	1
Butchers Assistant	1
Calico Printer	1
Chartered Accountant	1
Dress Maker	1
Gentleman	1
Grocer	1
Hawker Of Woollens	1
Hosier & Haberdasher	1
Hosiers Assistant	1
Housewife	1
Linen Weaver	1
Painter (House)	1
Shoe Manufactor (Master) (Employing 4 Men & 1 Boy)	1
Silk Dresser	1
Silk Winder	1
Tea Dealer	1
Under Housemaid	1
Wife	1

FAQ

Brining surname: questions and answers

How common was the Brining surname in 1881?

In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Brining surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Brining surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 91 in 2016. That gives Brining a modern rank of #32,109.

What does the Brining surname mean?