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O'Brien

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish

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From the Irish Ó Briain meaning "descendant of Brian".

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VariantsÓ Briain, O'Brian
Other Languages & CulturesBryan, Bryant(English)

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Entry updated November 16, 2019

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