Braswell

Braswell Meaning & Origin

About Braswell
The surname Braswell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Brascel" or "Brascelin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Bras." The name "Bras" is believed to have been a nickname for someone with a prominent or protruding breastplate or armor. Over time, the name evolved into Braswell, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors who were known for their physical strength or military prowess.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braswell: 13,838
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,605
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.69

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 S W EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbræswɛl/
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('PRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braswell in Braille

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

The name Braswell in braille

How to sign the name Braswell using Sign Language

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

The name Braswell in sign language

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