TheNameDBBrimhall
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from an English place name combining 'brim' (edge or border) with 'hall' (residence).
Etymology
The name combines Old English 'brim' (edge, border, or brink) with 'hall' (a large residence or manor house), indicating a location at the edge of a hall or settlement. This is a typical English topographic surname.
About the Brimhall Surname
An English topographic surname indicating a location at the edge of a hall or settlement. The name has been documented in English records and appears in American genealogical records.
Distribution
Primarily England, with significant presence in North America due to emigration.
Notable Bearers
Limited prominent historical documentation; primarily a family surname.