Brauny History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Brauny

What does the name Brauny mean?

The name Brauny is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from Hildebrand,, an Old Norman name which means fiery sword.

Early Origins of the Brauny family

The surname Brauny was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Brauny family

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Brauny Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Brauny include Brawne, Brawn, Brawnes and others.

Early Notables of the Brauny family

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Migration of the Brauny family to Ireland

Some of the Brauny family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Brauny family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Peter Brawn who settled in Philadelphia in 1741; Michael Brawne settled in New Hampshire in 1630; Blanch Brawnes settled in Virginia in 1635.