About Prien
The surname Prien is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "priu," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bright or radiant personality. Over time, the surname Prien became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Prien is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prien 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 Prien is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Prien in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Prien using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.