About Birn
The surname Birn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birne," meaning "pear." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a pear tree or an orchard. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a pear-shaped body or a fondness for pears. Overall, the surname Birn is associated with the fruit pear and its various connotations.
The surname Birn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Birn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Birn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Birn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Birn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.