About Brien
The surname Brien is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Briain, meaning "descendant of Brian." The name Brian itself is derived from the Old Celtic word "brígh," which means "noble" or "high." The surname Brien is associated with the powerful O'Brien dynasty, which was one of the most prominent and influential families in Irish history. Today, individuals with the surname Brien can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Brien is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brien 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 Brien is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brien in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brien using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.