Bragger

Bragger Meaning & Origin

About Bragger
The surname Bragger is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "braggen," meaning "to boast" or "to brag." As a surname, Bragger likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for boasting or bragging about their accomplishments or abilities. It may have been given to individuals who were particularly proud or self-assured. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bragger: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrægər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bragger in Braille

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

The name Bragger in braille

How to sign the name Bragger using Sign Language

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

The name Bragger in sign language

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