Brissey

Brissey Meaning & Origin

About Brissey
The surname Brissey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bres," meaning "brushwood" or "undergrowth." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an area with thick vegetation or brushwood. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a wild or unruly nature. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Brissey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brissey: 496
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɪsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brissey in Braille

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

The name Brissey in braille

How to sign the name Brissey using Sign Language

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

The name Brissey in sign language

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