Bryan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Bryan Name Meaning: This is a Variant of the given name 'Brian' & is a habitational name from either of two places named 'Brionne'in France.

The name 'Brian' is of english origin,with the old english meaning 'baernet'/place cleared by burning.Derivative of 'baernan'/to burn,set light to.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bryan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bryan family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 133
Living On Own Means 85
General Servant Domestic 60
Dress Maker 56
Scholar 52
Domestic Servant 42
Charwoman 37
Farmer 34
Cook Domestic 33
Dock Labourer 30
Laundress Wash 29
Coal Miner Hewer 29
Tailoress 26
Agricultural Labourer 26
Cotton Weaver 23
Servant Domestic 22
Dressmaker 21
Housemaid Domestic 21
Coal Hewer 21
Iron Moulder 19
Carpenter 18
Blacksmith 17
House Painter 17
Tailor 16
Coal Miner C Hewer 16

Bryan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bryan 100% 52,063
2 Brian 80% 12,455
3 Brien 60% 12,036
4 Bryon 80% 2,878
5 Bryne 60% 2,868
6 Brayne 50% 2,298
7 Brion 60% 2,087
8 Brayn 60% 480
9 Obryan 83% 345
10 Bryen 80% 282
11 Brayan 83% 267
12 Bryn 80% 190
13 Bryane 83% 125

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The surname Bryan is the most popular version of all its varients

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