Brunjon is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a person named John who had brown hair or a dark complexion. The personal nameJohn was so common in medieval times that a qualifying adjective became necessary became necessary to distinguish between different people with that name. This was particularly necessary due to the fairly common practice of giving the personal name to all the sons in a family.
Loading...
Early Origins of the Brunjon family
The surname Brunjon was first found in Essex, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
Loading...
Early History of the Brunjon family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brunjon research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1349, 1500, 1676 and 1720 are included under the topic Early Brunjon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Brunjon Spelling Variations
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Brunjon were recorded, including Brownjohn, Browneion, Brownejohn, Bronjohn, Brownjon and many more.
Loading...
Early Notables of the Brunjon family
More information is included under the topic Early Brunjon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Loading...
Migration of the Brunjon family
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Brunjon family emigrate to North America: William Brownjohn who arrived in Georgia in 1733.
England
