Berez

Berez Meaning & Origin

About Berez
The surname Berez is of Ukrainian and Russian origin and is derived from the word "berezha," meaning "birch tree." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place where birch trees were abundant. The birch tree holds cultural significance in Slavic folklore and is often associated with purity, renewal, and protection. Thus, the surname Berez may have been given to individuals who lived near birch forests or had a connection to the symbolism and qualities associated with the birch tree.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Berez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Berez: 351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Berez based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Berez is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 R EH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/berez*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Berez in Braille

Here's how to represent Berez in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Berez in braille

How to sign the name Berez using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Berez using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Berez in sign language

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