Brasse

Brasse Meaning & Origin

About Brasse
The surname Brasse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bras," meaning "arm." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with strong or muscular arms. The name may have been given to blacksmiths, laborers, or individuals involved in physical work that required strength. Over time, the surname Brasse has evolved and spread to different regions, carrying its original meaning of "arm" or "strong arm" with it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brasse: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/brasse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brasse in Braille

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

The name Brasse in braille

How to sign the name Brasse using Sign Language

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

The name Brasse in sign language

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