Britwell Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Whether you spell it Britwell or Brightwell, the story begins in the same place. The family name meaning is “bright spring”, the same as for Brightwell.

Britwell and Brightwell

Records show Britwell as one of the forms Brightwell took over time. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. The same family of names includes Brightwel.

Heraldry and the Britwell name

Looking for a Britwell coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Get the complete Britwell report, with a museum-style coat of arms.