Brinster

Brinster Meaning & Origin

About Brinster
The surname Brinster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brinse," meaning "armor" or "coat of mail." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore armor. Over time, the name Brinster became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Brinster is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Brinster: 185
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brinster based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Brinster is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNSTR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6052306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 N S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/brinster*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brinster in Braille

Here's how to represent Brinster in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Brinster in braille

How to sign the name Brinster using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Brinster using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Brinster in sign language

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