TheNameDBBRYOR
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a place name or personal name related to briar or thorny plants.
Etymology
The name likely derives from 'briar' or 'brier' (thorny shrub) with a suffix indicating origin or occupation. It may have originated as a topographic surname for someone living near briar thickets.
About the BRYOR Surname
An English topographic surname likely referring to a location characterized by briar bushes or thorny vegetation. The name is relatively uncommon.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown