Braisted

Braisted Meaning & Origin

About Braisted
The surname Braisted is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Bráiðr" or "Bræiðr," meaning "broad" or "wide." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was physically broad or had a wide build. Over time, the name evolved into Braisted and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braisted: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSTT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EY1 S T IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/braisted*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSTT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braisted in Braille

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

The name Braisted in braille

How to sign the name Braisted using Sign Language

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

The name Braisted in sign language

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