Braun

Braun Meaning & Origin

About Braun
The surname Braun is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brun" or "brune," meaning "brown." It was originally a nickname given to someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing. The name Braun is quite common in German-speaking countries and has variations in spelling, such as Braune, Braunstein, or Braunert.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braun: 34,491
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 11.69

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AO1 N
🌐 IPA
/brɔn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braun in Braille

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

The name Braun in braille

How to sign the name Braun using Sign Language

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

The name Braun in sign language

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