Brautigam

Brautigam Meaning & Origin

About Brautigam
The surname Brautigam is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brûtigam," meaning "bridegroom" or "groom." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a groom or a person involved in wedding ceremonies. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a close association with weddings or was known for their role in organizing or participating in marriage celebrations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brautigam: 1,053
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brautigam 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
PRTKM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B6030205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 T IH0 G AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbroʊtɪgəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brautigam in Braille

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

The name Brautigam in braille

How to sign the name Brautigam using Sign Language

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

The name Brautigam in sign language

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