Brattin

Brattin Meaning & Origin

About Brattin
The surname Brattin 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 "-in" is a diminutive, indicating a small or young version of something. Therefore, Brattin likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore small cloaks or mantles. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brattin: 450
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,186
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brattin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AE1 T IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrætɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brattin in Braille

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

The name Brattin in braille

How to sign the name Brattin using Sign Language

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

The name Brattin in sign language

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