About Bragan
The surname Bragan is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "braga," which means "trousers" or "breeches" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore or made trousers, or it could have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place associated with trousers, such as a tailor's shop. Over time, the surname Bragan has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
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The surname Bragan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bragan 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 Bragan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bragan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bragan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.