Brinks History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Brinks surname is of topographic origin, deriving from the Middle Low German word "brinc," which referred to a raised meadow among the low-lying marshlands. No doubt the first bearers of this name lived or worked on a such a piece of land. Early Origins of the Brinks familyThe surname Brinks was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. One early record is of a Johann Brinkeman, resident of Barth, Pomerania in the year 1334. Early History of the Brinks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brinks research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1841 and 1892 are included under the topic Early Brinks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brinks Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brinkerhoff, Brinckerhoff, Brinkahoff, Brinkirhoff, Brinker, Brinkman, Brinckman, Brinck, van den Brinck, Vane ten Brinck, Van den Brink, Brink, Brinks and many more. Early Notables of the Brinks familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brinks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Brinks Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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