Brient History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Brient 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 Brient family

The surname Brient 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 Brient family

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Brient Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bryan, Brian, OBryan, McBryan, O'Bryant and others.

Early Notables of the Brient family

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Brient Ranking

In France, the name Brient is the 4,539^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2

Brient migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Brient Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Brient, aged 40, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Nancy" in 1834

Contemporary Notables of the name Brient (post 1700) +

François Brient (1901-1979), French racing cyclist who rode in the 1924 Tour de France

Citations +

Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/