Breese

Breese Meaning & Origin

About Breese
The surname Breese is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word "bris," meaning "quick" or "brisk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was lively, energetic, or active. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Breese: 3,130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,297
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Breese 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 Breese is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/briz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Breese in Braille

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

The name Breese in braille

How to sign the name Breese using Sign Language

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

The name Breese in sign language

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