Braylock

Braylock Meaning & Origin

About Braylock
The surname Braylock is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old English word "brægeloc," meaning "bridge lock." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked at a bridge with a lock. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a bridge or lock, or who was responsible for operating or maintaining one. Overall, the surname Braylock is associated with a connection to bridges and locks in medieval England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Braylock: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90,495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Braylock 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
PRLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EY1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/braylock*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Braylock in Braille

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

The name Braylock in braille

How to sign the name Braylock using Sign Language

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

The name Braylock in sign language

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