There are
1097
Brieses in the USA
Briese is the
23238th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Briese

BertramBriese

Bertram Briese (1904–1960) was a German naval officer who served during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

MinaBriese

Mina Briese (1880–1960) was a Swedish actress known for her roles in films such as 'Kärlek och landstorm' and 'Nattliga toner'. She was considered one of Sweden's leading actresses of the early 20th century.

GerdBriese

Gerd Briese (1904–1977) was a German composer and conductor. He composed several symphonic works and was the conductor of the Berlin State Opera for many years.

KarlBriese

Karl Briese (1896–1970) was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. He served as a member of the German Bundestag from 1949 to 1961.

ChristophBriese

Christoph Briese (born 1947) is a German film director and screenwriter. He is known for his work on films such as 'Die Geschwister Oppermann' and 'Ohne Mich'.

EgonBriese

Egon Briese (1911–1986) was a German athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in the men's 4x100 metres relay event.

PeterBriese

Peter Briese (born 1949) is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union. He served as the mayor of Güstrow from 1990 to 2008.

DorisBriese

Doris Briese (born 1953) is a German painter and sculptor. Her works have been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Germany.

WolfgangBriese

Wolfgang Briese (1916–1997) was a German chess player who was awarded the title of International Master. He represented Germany in several Chess Olympiads.

AnnelieseBriese

Anneliese Briese (1936–2012) was a German actress known for her roles in films such as 'Der letzte Seine' and 'Das Mädchen Christine'. She was a popular actress in post-war German cinema.

Briese Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Briese' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle Low German word 'bries' meaning 'leopard'. It was likely originally a nickname for a person with leopard-like characteristics or attributes.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Briese' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the region of Brandenburg. It is also present in smaller numbers in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Briese' include 'Bries', 'Biesen', and 'Brise'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Briese'.