There are
498
Briels in the USA
Briel is the
43369th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Briel

JohannGottfried

Johann Gottfried Brielmaier was a German painter known for his landscape and genre paintings in the 19th century.

AnnikaBrielle

Annika Brielle is a Dutch singer-songwriter and television personality, known for her participation in the reality show 'The Voice of Holland.'

SebastianBriel

Sebastian Briel is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dynamo Dresden in the German 2. Bundesliga.

JuliaBreuer

Julia Breuer is a German actress and model known for her appearances in television shows and films such as 'Tatort' and 'Romeo und Julia in Weimar.'

HansBrill

Hans Brill was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of solid-state physics, particularly in the study of semiconductors.

DieterBriel

Dieter Briel is a German chess player who achieved the title of International Master and competed in several national and international tournaments.

HeleneBriers

Helene Briers was a Belgian painter known for her portraits and still life paintings in the early 20th century.

MichaelBriley

Michael Briley was an American serial killer who was convicted of multiple murders in the 1980s and sentenced to death.

EmmaBrier

Emma Brier is a British actress known for her roles in television series such as 'Scott & Bailey' and 'Call the Midwife.'

ThomasBrieno

Thomas Brieno is an American guitarist and songwriter, known for his work with the alternative rock band The Early November.

Briel Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Briel' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name 'Brill' or 'Briel,' which means 'spectacles' or 'eyeglasses' in Dutch. It may have initially been a nickname for someone who wore glasses.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Briel' is most commonly found in the Netherlands and Belgium, where it originated. It is less common in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Briel' include 'Brielle' and 'Breuer.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Briel.' It is likely that individuals with the surname have migrated within Europe, particularly between the Netherlands and Belgium.