Obryan

Obryan Meaning & Origin

About Obryan
The surname O'Bryan 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 translates to "strength" or "valor." The O'Bryans were a prominent clan in Ireland, particularly in County Clare, and were associated with the historical figure Brian Boru, who was a High King of Ireland in the 11th century. Today, individuals with the surname O'Bryan can be found across the world, particularly in countries with Irish diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Obryan: 6,408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,433
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.17

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Obryan in Braille

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

The name Obryan in braille

How to sign the name Obryan using Sign Language

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

The name Obryan in sign language

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