Brewington (surname)

Brewington is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name. While no specific location matching the name "Brewington" exactly exists in England, it is likely a variant of place names containing elements related to brewing or belonging to a person named Brewin.

The name Brewin itself is a personal name derived from the Old English "breowan," meaning "to brew," combined with the diminutive suffix "-in." Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Scandinavian personal name "Bjorn," meaning "bear."

The "ington" suffix typically indicates a settlement or "tun" (enclosure or farmstead) associated with the preceding element. Therefore, Brewington may have originally denoted a settlement associated with someone named Brewin, or a place associated with brewing.

Over time, surnames such as Brewington spread as families migrated and were recorded in official documents like census records and parish registers. The spelling of the name may have varied due to regional dialects and scribal practices.

Today, individuals with the surname Brewington are found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. Genealogical research may be required to trace the specific origins of a Brewington family line.