Borchard

Borchard Meaning & Origin

About Borchard
The surname Borchard is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "buruhard," which means "strong protection" or "fortress." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Borchard. The name suggests a connection to strength, protection, or a fortified place, reflecting the characteristics or occupation of the original bearer or their ancestral home.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borchard: 566
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38948
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER0 SH AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/bərˈʃɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXRT', 'PRKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borchard in Braille

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

The name Borchard in braille

How to sign the name Borchard using Sign Language

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

The name Borchard in sign language

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