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Cognomen Obrien (Obrien , Обриен ) , globally, is a widespread last name. The surname Obrien is habitual in Northern Europe, particularly Ireland, where it is quite a common surname, Aland Islands, and Jersey (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is the most numerous in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Much less frequently, Obrien is the forename as well as the last name.