Surname Hülsbrink - Meaning and Origin

Hülsbrink: What does the surname Hülsbrink mean?

The last name Hülsbrink (or Huelsbrink) is a habitational name derived from a place name in the German Rhine region. It derives from the words “hülse” and “brinke” meaning hill and a brook or stream. It is thought to come from an old innkeeper, or a landlord who owned an inn by a hill and brook in the Rhineland region.

The name is thought to have begun to be used by the mid 14th century as a family name. It is thought to have been brought westwards from Holland and the Netherlands region by traders and pilgrims.

Today, the name is still common in Germany, especially in the Rhineland region and in Holland. It is now also found in parts of North America, including the United States and Canada, where descendants of those families who migrated over two centuries ago, have settled there.

The meaning of the surname, which references a landscape feature, is largely lost today, as the original meaning of the name is replaced by the family’s new home and new lifestyle. That said, the name still lives on as a reminder of the family’s roots and its origins in the Rhineland.

Hülsbrink: Where does the name Hülsbrink come from?

The family name Hülsbrink is mostly common in Germany. According to recent census data, there are approximately 1,0453 people in Germany bearing the last name and no other countries with a high concentration of people with the name. In Germany, the Hülsbrink name is most popular in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia, particularly in the cities of Dortmund and Duisburg.

The origins of the Hülsbrink name are believed to have come from this same region in medieval times. In old German, the name means "hollow hill" or "corner hill" and the crest of arms of many of the people surnamed Hülsbrink has a hill symbol often representing a battleground. During the migration from country to country, it is believed most of the Hülsbrinks ran small farms and lived in rural villages or small towns.

Today, the name is still primarily concentrated around the same area in which is originated, but Hülsbrink families are also found throughout Europe and the United States. In the US specifically, California and Missouri have the highest number of people with the Hülsbrink name. There are also members of the extended family that have since dispersed in Latin America.

Variations of the surname Hülsbrink

The surname Hülsbrink is of German origin. It is derived from two elements, "hülle" meaning 'coat' and "brink" meaning 'sprout'. The coat-sprout combination has been interpreted to mean either 'embroidered clothing' or 'short stature'. The variants of Hülsbrink include Hülsbruck, Hülsbusch, Hulbrink, Hillbrink, Hulsbruck, Helbrink, Helbsbrink, Hillsbrink, Hilsbrink, and Huelsbrink.

In Germany, the Hülsbrink surname is also spelled as Hülsbruch. In the United States, the name is Americanized further and spelled as Hulsbruch or Hulsbrink or Hulsbruck. Variant spellings are also common, such as Hollsbrink, Hoolsbrink, Hullsbrink, Hallbrink and Holebrink.

The most common alternative surnames to Hülsbrink are Hillbrink, Helbrak, Helmesbrink, Holsbrink, Hulsbruck and Holbrook. The most popular alternative spelling of Hülsbrink is Hülsbruck. Variations of Hülsbrink are also used in other countries such as Austria, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa.

The popularity of the surname Hülsbrink peaked in the early 1900s in Germany. Since then, the name has spread to other countries. However, its use has declined in Germany over time. Today, Hülsbrink is still found in some parts of the country.

The meaning of the name Hülsbrink is often translated as 'coated sprout'. It is said that the name is indicative of a short stature or a person with embroidered clothing. In recent times, this meaning of the surname has become less relevant, and its relevance now depends on the geographical region and context in which the name is found.

Famous people with the name Hülsbrink

• Anika Hülsbrink: German actress
• Maite Hülsbrink: German documentary film director
• Sabine Hülsbrink: German journalist
• David Hülsbrink: German actor
• Erich Hülsbrink: German theologian
• Jenni Hülsbrink: German surgeon and professor
• Jasmina Hülsbrink: German hip hop violinist
• Charly Hülsbrink: German TV actor
• Wolfgang Hülsbrink: German music producer
• Sven Hülsbrink: German film creater and producer
• Janina Hülsbrink: German model and reality TV star
• Manny Hülsbrink: German racing driver
• Sebastian Hülsbrink: German actor
• Eva Hülsbrink: German filmmaker and photographer
• Julia Hülsbrink: German architectural writer
• Jörg Hülsbrink: German journalist and editor
• Elle Hülsbrink: German singer and actress
• Marit Hülsbrink: German artist and photographer
• Marc Hülsbrink: German photographer
• Johanna Hülsbrink: German sculptor and painter

Other surnames

Hülsbrinck