Bernache

Bernache Meaning & Origin

About Bernache
The surname Bernache is of French origin and is derived from the word "bernache," which means "barnacle goose" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with the barnacle goose, such as being migratory or having a loud voice. The surname Bernache is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bernache: 166
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,134
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bernache 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 Bernache is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B065020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER0 N AA1 CH IY0
🌐 IPA
/bernache*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNX', 'PRNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bernache in Braille

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

The name Bernache in braille

How to sign the name Bernache using Sign Language

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

The name Bernache in sign language

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