TheNameDBBrantley
TopographicMeaning
Clearing or meadow of Brant, or a place associated with the Brant family.
Etymology
Derived from the personal name Brant combined with Old English 'leah' (clearing, meadow, or woodland). The surname originates from English place names or represents a locational reference to lands held by the Brant family.
About the Brantley Surname
An English topographic surname combining a personal name with a geographical descriptor. The name became established in colonial America and remains moderately common.
Distribution
Found in England and widespread in North America, with significant presence in the southern United States.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers