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![Show Contents]() Brians History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Brians is of Norman origin, derived from the personal name Brian which was popular in France and Norman England before it came to Ireland. It has sometimes been used as a synonym for O'Brien, though it is of different origin. Brian (926-1014), was King of Ireland, known in Irish writings as Brian Boroimhe, Boroma most commonly in earlier books as Brian Mac Cennedigh (Book of Leinster), and in English writings as Bryan Mac Kennedy and Brian Boru, He was a native of the northern part of Munster, and was of the royal descent of Thomond, of the family known as Dal Cais. Brian, who was born in 926, was the youngest of three sons. 1 Early Origins of the Brians familyThe surname Brians was first found in County Kilkenny (Irish: Cill Chainnigh), the former Kingdom of Osraige (Ossory), located in Southeastern Ireland in the province of Leinster, where bearers of the surname settled in the 13th century. Early History of the Brians familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brians research. More information is included under the topic Early Brians History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brians Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bryan, Brian, OBryan, McBryan, O'Bryant and others. Early Notables of the Brians familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brians Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brians familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Edward Bryan, who settled in Virginia in 1652; Ann Bryan, who settled in Boston in 1744; Jane Bryan, who immigrated to Boston in 1745; John Bryan, who immigrated to Boston in 1765.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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