Bourassa

Bourassa Meaning & Origin

About Bourassa
The surname Bourassa is of French origin and is derived from the word "bourrasse," which means "a rough, coarse fabric." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with or wore this type of fabric. The name Bourassa is commonly found in French-speaking regions, particularly in Canada, where it is associated with French-Canadian ancestry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bourassa: 2,886
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.98

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH0 R AA1 S AH0
🌐 IPA
/bʊˈrɑsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bourassa in Braille

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

The name Bourassa in braille

How to sign the name Bourassa using Sign Language

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

The name Bourassa in sign language

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