Brisbin

Brisbin Meaning & Origin

About Brisbin
The surname Brisbin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Bhriuisbinn," meaning "son of the brushwood hill." It is believed to have originated from a place name in Scotland. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a hill covered in brushwood or shrubs. Over time, the name has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, such as Brisbane and Brisben. Today, individuals with the surname Brisbin can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brisbin: 1,086
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,414
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 Z B IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɪzbɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brisbin in Braille

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

The name Brisbin in braille

How to sign the name Brisbin using Sign Language

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

The name Brisbin in sign language

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