Brinsford Family History

From Brinsford near Wolverhampton (Staffs), which is recorded as Brunesford in 1176 and Bruneford in 1227. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Brūn in the genitive case with -es + Old English ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’. Some post-medieval bearers may belong under (2).

Perhaps occasionally from Brinsworth (WR Yorks), which is recorded as Brinesford and Brynesford from the 11th to 14th century. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Brȳni + Old English ford.