Brieger

Brieger Meaning & Origin

About Brieger
The surname Brieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brieger," meaning "bridge builder" or "bridge keeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the construction or maintenance of bridges. The name may also have been used to denote someone who lived near a bridge or had some association with a bridge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brieger: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRJR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrigΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRJR', 'PRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brieger in Braille

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

The name Brieger in braille

How to sign the name Brieger using Sign Language

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

The name Brieger in sign language

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