Brieff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Brieff

The surname Brieff is derived from the name of the occupation of courier or messenger. This is, more specifically speaking, a surname of office, due to its derivation from a political or religious office which is derived from the Old German word Brefdreger, and in Modern German it is Brieftraegar, which mean postman. In the Middle Ages, a brefdreger would have carried letters and documents between the barons and other nobles. As such, the family was important to the medieval economy and society and they enjoyed many privileges of office.

Early Origins of the Brieff family

Early History of the Brieff family

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Brieff Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brieff, Brief, Brieftrager, Brefdregher and others.

Early Notables of the Brieff family

• the von Brieff family of Saxony