Briones History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Briones familyThe surname Briones was first found in Roxburghshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Briones familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Briones research. Another 96 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1400, 1527, 1590 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Briones History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Briones Spelling VariationsIn Medieval times, spelling and translation were not nearly so highly developed as today. They were generally carried out according to the sound and intuition of the bearer. For that reason spelling variations are extremely common among early Scottish names. Briones has been spelled Bryden, Briden, Brydin, Bridyne, Brydyne, Brydon, Bridane, Brydone and many more. Early Notables of the Briones familyMore information is included under the topic Early Briones Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Briones RankingIn the United States, the name Briones is the 3,816th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1
Unrest, poverty, and persecution caused thousands to look for opportunity and freedom in the North American colonies. The crossing was long, overcrowded, and unsanitary, though, and came only at great expense. Many Strathclyde families settled on the east coast of North America in communities that would form the backbone of what would become the great nations of the United States and Canada. The American War of Independence caused those who remained loyal to England to move north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. In the 20th century, Strathclyde and other Scottish families across North America began to recover their collective heritage through highland games and Clan societies. Among them: Briones Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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