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.
The surname Obrian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Obrian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.