About Briem
The surname Briem is of Icelandic origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Briemr," which means "famous" or "renowned." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Briemr. Over time, the name evolved into its current form and has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Briem can be found primarily in Iceland and may have ancestral ties to the original bearer of the name.
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The surname Briem is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Briem 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 Briem is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Briem in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Briem using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.