Borras

Borras Meaning & Origin

About Borras
The surname Borras is of Catalan origin and is derived from the word "borra," which means "wool" in Catalan. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or traded wool. Over time, the surname Borras became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borras: 642
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borras in Braille

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

The name Borras in braille

How to sign the name Borras using Sign Language

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

The name Borras in sign language

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