Braud

Braud Meaning & Origin

About Braud
The surname Braud is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "braud" meaning "to roast" or "to grill." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a cook or had a skill in roasting or grilling food. Over time, the surname Braud became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braud: 2,396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,850
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AO1 D
🌐 IPA
/brɔd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braud in Braille

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

The name Braud in braille

How to sign the name Braud using Sign Language

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

The name Braud in sign language

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