Briten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins and Etymology of Briten

The surname Briten was first found in South Northamptonshire at Bradden, a village that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 when it was first listed as Bradene. Literally the place name means "broad valley," from the Old English words "brad" + "denu." 1 The parish church is dedicated to St Michael and was built in the 13th century.

Early History of the Briten family

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Briten Spelling Variations

The name Briten, appeared in many references, and from time to time, the surname was spelt Braden, Braddene, Bradens, Braiding, McBradden and many more.

Early Notables of the Briten family

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Migration of the Briten family to Ireland

Some of the Briten family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Briten family

The New World beckoned as many of the settlers in Ireland, known as the Scotch/Irish, became disenchanted. They sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. Some called them, less romantically, the "coffin ships." Amongst the early settlers who could be considered kinsmen of the Briten family, or who bore a variation of the surname Briten were Adam Braden who settled in Texas in 1846; with his wife Barbara; Frederick Braden settled in Boston Mass in 1766; Henry Braden arrived in Philadelphia in 1844..

Contemporary Notables of the name Briten (post 1700) +

Briten Lollie, American actor, known for Professor Rex Sings Every Song Ever! (2020) and S.P.L.O.O.S.H. (2018)

Sources +

Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)