About Breiner
The surname Breiner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "breinære," meaning "to grind" or "to sharpen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a grinder or sharpener of tools or weapons. The name may have also been given to someone with a sharp or witty personality. Over time, the surname Breiner has evolved and spread to various regions, including Austria and Switzerland.
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The surname Breiner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Breiner 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 Breiner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Breiner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Breiner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.