Boruch

Boruch Meaning & Origin

About Boruch
The surname Boruch is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "baruch," meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." It is a Jewish surname often given to individuals whose ancestors were believed to be blessed or fortunate in some way. The name may also be associated with the Hebrew phrase "Baruch Hashem," meaning "blessed be the name of God," which is commonly used in Jewish prayers and expressions of gratitude.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Boruch: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɔrək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', 'PRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boruch in Braille

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

The name Boruch in braille

How to sign the name Boruch using Sign Language

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

The name Boruch in sign language

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