BRYARS
Bryars The surname Bryars is of English origin and is classified as a toponymic name. It is derived from the Old English word 'briar' or 'brere', which referred to a prickly bush or thorny shrub, commonly found in hedgerows and woodlands in the British Isles. The name likely signifies someone who lived near such vegetation or possibly worked with it.
The first recorded instance of the Bryars surname dates back to the late 13th century in the county of Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various regions across Britain, particularly in the north of England and Scotland.
Individuals bearing the surname Bryars have been known to have diverse occupations, including farmers, labourers, and craftsmen. The name may have undergone variations in spelling over time, such as Briers or Bryers, due to dialectal differences and the lack of standardised spelling in earlier times.
Today, the surname Bryars is relatively uncommon but continues to be present in Britain and the wider English-speaking world. Some notable individuals with the surname include musicians and artists, adding to the legacy of the name.
There are approximately 219 people named Bryars in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bryars.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Allison
- Angela
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Janet
- Laura
- Lindsay
- Lyn
- Lynsey
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Silvia
- Tracy