Bries

Bries Meaning & Origin

About Bries
The surname Bries is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "briese," meaning "breeze" or "gust of wind." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality, or possibly for someone who lived in a place that was particularly windy. Over time, the surname Bries has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bries: 311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,054
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/bries*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bries in Braille

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

The name Bries in braille

How to sign the name Bries using Sign Language

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

The name Bries in sign language

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