About Bryen
The surname Bryen is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name Bryan or Brian, which itself comes from the Old Celtic word "bre" meaning "hill" or "high." The name Bryen signifies a person who lived near or on a hill, or someone who was associated with a prominent or elevated position. It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Bryan or Brian.
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The surname Bryen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bryen 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 Bryen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bryen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bryen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.