Breit Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Breit, so the heraldry linked to Bright is a starting point, not an automatic right.

What Breit means

Not every Breit is related, but the name itself grew out of Bright. Read literally, Breit points to “Descendant of Beorht (bright); the big, broad man”.

Breit is listed among the recognised spellings of Bright. You may also find the name written Breight and Brite. According to the 2010 US Census, the Breit surname had 1,302 bearers. From 1891 to 2000, 301 births in France were registered under Breit. Breit sounds close to Baret, Britt and Brito, so it can help to search both.

Want more than a summary? See the Breit family name pack.