Braegger

Braegger Meaning & Origin

About Braegger
The surname Braegger is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brægen," meaning "to roast" or "to grill." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a roaster or grill cook. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the preparation of roasted or grilled food, such as meat or bread. Over time, the surname Braegger became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braegger: 377
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,637
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Braegger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/braegger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braegger in Braille

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

The name Braegger in braille

How to sign the name Braegger using Sign Language

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

The name Braegger in sign language

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