Brast

Brast Meaning & Origin

About Brast
The surname Brast is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brast," meaning "burst" or "explode." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or explosive temperament. The surname may have also been given to individuals who were involved in the production or handling of explosives. Over time, the surname Brast has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brast: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6023
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 S T
🌐 IPA
/brast*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brast in Braille

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

The name Brast in braille

How to sign the name Brast using Sign Language

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

The name Brast in sign language

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