Briant Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

The spelling Briant grew out of Bryant, an English surname with a long paper trail.

What is the meaning of Briant?

It grew out of a personal name: “From Brian ("high, noble")”.

Is Briant the same name as Bryant?

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Briant has “i” where Bryant has “y”. Related forms: Bryan and Brian.

Does every Briant family have a crest?

Arms linked to Bryant and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

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