# Brant (surname)

Source: https://namelineage.com/surname/brant/  
Publisher: Name Lineage. Counts from the US Census Bureau; origin and etymology from Wiktionary; bearers from Wikidata. Data updated 2026-11-11.

A surname.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Origin | not recorded |
| Type | nickname, from a description or nickname of an ancestor |
| People in the US (2010 Census) | 10,886 |
| US rank (2010) | 3,301 of 162,253 |
| How often | about 1 in every 28,362 people |
| Change since 2000 | +5.1% (10,355 in 2000) |
| Pronunciation | /bɹænt/, 1 syllable |
| Variant spellings | none recorded |

## Etymology

English, German, Jewish and Dutch surname, variant of Brand. The family name Brant is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "brant," meaning "fire" or "flame." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. The family name Brant has several variations that have emerged over time. One common variation is Brandt, which is a popular spelling in Germany and other European countries. Another variation is Bronte, which has Italian origins and is associated with the famous Bronte sisters. Brantley is another variation that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. This variation adds a suffix to the original name, giving it a more modern and unique sound. Brantson is yet another variation that has emerged, often used as a surname or a given name.

## Who carries it

Share of people named Brant in the 2010 US Census by the Census's own race and ethnicity groups. The Census suppresses a share when the count behind it is small.

| Group | Share |
|---|---|
| White (not Hispanic) | 85% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.8% |

## Where

Wikidata records people named Brant in the United States.

## People named Brant

- Henry Brant, American composer (1913–2008)

## Similar surnames

Barnett, Brand, Barnette, Brent, Brunet, Brunt, Bernat, Brandao, Brandow, Brandy, Brandau, Bryant.

## How to read these numbers

A Census count is people alive and counted in 2010, not births, and names occurring fewer than 100 times are not published at all. Ethnicity shares are the Census's own categories.