Bracke

Bracke Meaning & Origin

About Bracke
The surname Bracke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bracke," meaning "hound" or "hunting dog." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned hunting dogs. The name Bracke may have been given to individuals who were skilled in hunting or had a close association with dogs used for hunting purposes. Over time, the surname Bracke has spread to various regions and countries, including Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bracke: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 K
🌐 IPA
/bracke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bracke in Braille

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

The name Bracke in braille

How to sign the name Bracke using Sign Language

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

The name Bracke in sign language

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