About Obrein
The surname O'Brien is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Briain, meaning "descendant of Brian." The name Brian itself comes from the Old Irish word "brígh," which means "strength" or "valor." The O'Briens were a prominent and powerful clan in Ireland, with Brian Boru being one of the most famous members. Today, the surname O'Brien is still common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora worldwide.
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The surname Obrein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Obrein 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 Obrein is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Obrein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Obrein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.