About Birnie
The surname Birnie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Birnie, which is located in Moray, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "bioran," meaning "a sharp point" or "a spike." It likely referred to a geographical feature such as a hill or a promontory. Over time, individuals living near or associated with Birnie adopted the surname, and it has been passed down through generations as a family name.
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The surname Birnie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Birnie 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 Birnie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Birnie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Birnie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.