About Bresnan
The surname Bresnan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Breaslain, meaning "descendant of Breasalán." The name Breasalán is a diminutive form of Breasal, which means "strife" or "contention." It is likely that the surname Bresnan originally referred to a person who was associated with or descended from someone named Breasalán, possibly indicating a connection to a family known for their contentious nature or involvement in disputes.
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The surname Bresnan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bresnan 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 Bresnan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bresnan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bresnan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.