Braff

Braff Meaning & Origin

About Braff
The surname Braff is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "braff," meaning "blessing" or "good fortune." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered lucky or blessed. The name may have been given to individuals who were seen as having a positive influence or bringing good luck to their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braff: 286
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,770
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 F
🌐 IPA
/bræf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braff in Braille

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

The name Braff in braille

How to sign the name Braff using Sign Language

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

The name Braff in sign language

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