About Birse
The surname Birse is of Scottish origin and is derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "biorach," meaning "sharp" or "pointed," referring to a sharp or pointed hill or ridge. Over time, individuals living near or associated with this place came to be known as "of Birse," eventually adopting it as their surname. Today, the surname Birse is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and its diaspora.
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The surname Birse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Birse 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 Birse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Birse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Birse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.