About Byrnes
The surname Byrnes is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Broin, meaning "descendant of Bran." The name Bran itself is believed to have various meanings, including "raven" or "chief." Byrnes is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Bran. The name is relatively common in Ireland and has spread to other English-speaking countries through emigration.
The surname Byrnes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Byrnes 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 Byrnes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Byrnes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Byrnes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.