Braunstein

Braunstein Meaning & Origin

About Braunstein
The surname Braunstein is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the German words "braun" meaning "brown" and "stein" meaning "stone." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for individuals who lived near a brown-colored stone or a place with such a name. The name may also have been adopted as an ornamental or occupational name for someone who worked with or traded in brown-colored stones.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braunstein: 2,304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,251
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6052305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AO1 N S T IY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrΙ”nˌstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braunstein in Braille

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

The name Braunstein in braille

How to sign the name Braunstein using Sign Language

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

The name Braunstein in sign language

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