What does the surname Brant mean?

The surname Brant means "Descendant of Brand, or one with a fiery temperament.". It is of English/Germanic origin.

How common is the Brant surname?

There are approximately 12,000 people with the surname Brant in the United States.

Are there Brant soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 557 soldiers with the Brant surname appear in Civil War records.

Brant

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Brand, or one with a fiery temperament.

Etymology

Derived from the Germanic personal name Brand (meaning sword or fire) or from a nickname describing someone with a fiery or hot-tempered nature. The surname may also relate to the brant goose, used as a heraldic or descriptive reference.

About the Brant Surname

A surname with both Germanic patronymic and English descriptive origins. The name became established in North America through colonial settlement and immigration.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 12,000 bearers in the United States #1,040 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and widespread in North America, particularly in Canada and the United States.

Brant Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Brant Surname

G.E. Brant

Colonel

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Germanic
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 12,000

War Records

557 soldiers with the Brant surname found in Civil War records.

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