Breen

Breen Meaning & Origin

About Breen
The surname Breen is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Braoin," meaning "descendant of Braon." The name Braon itself translates to "moisture" or "drop," suggesting a connection to water or rain. The Breen surname is commonly found in Ireland, particularly in counties Clare and Wexford, and it is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone associated with water or a rainy climate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Breen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Breen: 14,170
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2549
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Breen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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PRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/brin/
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('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Breen in Braille

Here's how to represent Breen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Breen in braille

How to sign the name Breen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Breen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Breen in sign language

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