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The Branyon name was coined by the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Branyon was originally a name given to someone who worked as a person dwelling within a borough and occupying an important position akin to that of reeve. The surname Branyon may also reflect the occupation of a chamberlain or "servant of the bower." However, Branyon may also be a patronymic surname which means "the son of Bruman" 1 from the Old English "Brunmann." 2

Early Origins of the Branyon family

The surname Branyon was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the Latin form Bruman(nus) was recorded in Kent and Berkshire. 3 Continuing in Latin, Brummanus was listed at Holme in Norfolk, 1140-1153. Gilbertis filius Brunman was found in the Curia Regis Rolls for Cumberland (Cumbria) in 1211 and Brihtmar Bruman, Brunman was listed in the Pipe Rolls for Norfolk in 1199 and 1200. The Subsidy Rolls for Sussex included entries for Ralph Broneman in 1296 and John Bromman in 1327. In Essex we found Alexander Brounman in the Subsidy Rolls for 1327 and in Colchester, we found John Broman in 1372. 2

Early History of the Branyon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Branyon research. Another 211 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1199, 1211, 1327, 1372, 1500 and 1749 are included under the topic Early Branyon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Branyon Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Branyon are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Branyon include: Brooman, Bruman, Brunman, Bromman, Brounman and many more.

Early Notables of the Branyon family

More information is included under the topic Early Branyon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Branyon family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Branyon or a variant listed above: William Brooman who sailed to Barbados in 1694.
  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  3. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
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