About Brier
The surname Brier is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "briar," which refers to a prickly shrub or thorny bush. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with these types of plants. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a prickly or thorny personality. Overall, the surname Brier signifies an association with the briar plant or its characteristics.
The surname Brier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brier 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 Brier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.