Brys
Brys Meaning & Origin
About Brys
The surname Brys is of Polish origin and is derived from the personal name Brysz, which itself is a variant of the name Brzys, meaning "quick" or "fast." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Brysz or Brzys. The name likely originated as a nickname for an individual who was known for their agility or swiftness.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Brys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Brys: 439
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 48,160
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.15
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brys 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 Brys is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Brys in Braille
Here's how to represent Brys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Brys using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Brys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
