Obrian

Obrian Meaning & Origin

About Obrian
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 Celtic 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 one of the most common and well-known Irish surnames, both in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obrian: 3,203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APRN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 B R AY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈbraɪən/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O165

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obrian in Braille

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

The name Obrian in braille

How to sign the name Obrian using Sign Language

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

The name Obrian in sign language

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