Briske

Briske Meaning & Origin

About Briske
The surname Briske is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brisc," meaning "quick" or "lively." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was energetic or lively in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Briske are likely to have ancestors who were known for their quickness or liveliness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Briske: 363
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,310
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 S K
🌐 IPA
/briske*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Briske in Braille

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

The name Briske in braille

How to sign the name Briske using Sign Language

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

The name Briske in sign language

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