Brattain

Brattain Meaning & Origin

About Brattain
The surname Brattain is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bratt," meaning a cloak or mantle. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who wore or made cloaks. The suffix "-ain" is a diminutive, indicating a small or affectionate form. Therefore, the surname Brattain likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or known for their cloaks or mantles.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brattain: 563
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,117
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AH0 T EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/brΙ™ΛˆteΙͺn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brattain in Braille

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

The name Brattain in braille

How to sign the name Brattain using Sign Language

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

The name Brattain in sign language

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