Brasher

Brasher Meaning & Origin

About Brasher
The surname Brasher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bras," meaning "brass" or "bronze." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with brass or bronze, such as a brass worker or a coppersmith. The name Brasher may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a bold or brash personality. Overall, the surname Brasher signifies a connection to the brass or bronze industry or a characteristic of being bold or brash.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brasher: 6,634
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,261
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.25

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brasher in Braille

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

The name Brasher in braille

How to sign the name Brasher using Sign Language

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

The name Brasher in sign language

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