Brecher

Brecher Meaning & Origin

About Brecher
The surname Brecher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brecher," meaning "breaker" or "smasher." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who worked as a breaker or crusher of rocks or minerals. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in mining or quarrying activities. Over time, the surname Brecher has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brecher: 826
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,809
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brecher 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
PRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɛkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXR', 'PRKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brecher in Braille

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

The name Brecher in braille

How to sign the name Brecher using Sign Language

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

The name Brecher in sign language

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