About Brail
The surname Brail is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brægel," meaning "bridle." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who made or used bridles for horses. The name may have also been given to someone who had a bridle-like quality in their personality, such as being strong-willed or controlling. Overall, the surname Brail likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to horses and bridles.
The surname Brail is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brail 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 Brail is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brail in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brail using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.