Brian Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Brian is how some branches of the Bryant family came to write their name. It grew out of a personal name: “From Brian ("high, noble")”.

• You may also find the name written Briant and Bryan.
• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• Brian is listed among the recognised spellings of Bryant.

Brian coat of arms

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