Save Type Surname (from location & from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. BRIJ-iz [key·IPA] Meaning & History Originally denoted a person who lived near a bridge, or who worked as a bridgekeeper, derived from Middle English brigge, Old English brycg. Related NamesDetails VariantBriggs Categories boxers, child actors, isograms, mountaineers, rappers, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, word names
