About Breheny
The surname Breheny is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Braonáin, meaning "descendant of Braonán." The name Braonán is believed to be derived from the word "braon," which means "drop" or "tear." The surname Breheny is primarily found in the western counties of Ireland, particularly in County Mayo.
The surname Breheny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Breheny based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Breheny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Breheny using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.