Bryant Family Crest framed artprint

The Bryant Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.

Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.

The origin of the name Bryant

Bryant is a historic Anglo-Norman and Celtic personal and family name derived from the Old Breton or Celtic Bryan, meaning "high," "noble," or "strong." Introduced to Britain during the 1066 Norman Conquest by Breton followers of William the Conqueror, the surname established powerful family seats across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Ireland. Early administrative entries include the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire (Bryan de Braint) and the 1327 Subsidy Rolls of Somerset.

The symbolism of the Bryant coat of arms

Commanding and spiritual, the Bryant coat of arms features a deep blue shield charged with a broad golden cross. At the center of the cross sits a red five-petaled rose, flanked on the cross arms by four red lozenges (diamonds). In heraldry, the deep blue shield represents truth, loyalty, and devotion, while the golden cross symbolises faith and noble purpose. The central red rose denotes joy, grace, and chivalry, while the red lozenges signify wisdom and constancy under trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a saltire flag flying from a flagpole. This armorial layout is catalogued in Burke's General Armory (1884) for Bryant of Devon and Somerset.

Historical figures

William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878): Renowned 19th-century American romantic poet, long-time editor of the New York Evening Post, and civic reformer.
Kobe Bryant (1978–2020): Legendary American professional basketball icon, 5-time NBA Champion, and Hall of Famer.
Anita Bryant (b. 1940): American singer and activist who achieved commercial success with hit pop recordings in the late 1950s and 60s.

Product details

Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Lightweight & acrylite front protector
Hanging hardware included

No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order

This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.

About the artist

Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.