Surname Spotlight: Biernat

Heraldry follows families, not surnames. A Biernat coat of arms, where one exists, belonged to a specific line.

The meaning behind Biernat

People named Biernat share a German surname with a long history. Smith's 1956 dictionary gives the meaning “descendant of Berinhard (bear, brave)”.

Like many surnames, it grew out of a personal name. The 2010 US Census counted 755 people named Biernat, ranking it number 30,825 among American surnames. French birth records list 222 children named Biernat between 1891 and 2000.

Research your Biernat family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.