Breckner

Breckner Meaning & Origin

About Breckner
The surname Breckner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brechener," meaning "breaker" or "smasher." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who worked as a breaker or crusher of materials, such as rocks or ores. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in mining or quarrying activities. Over time, the surname Breckner has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Breckner: 261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Breckner 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
PRKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B602506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/breckner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Breckner in Braille

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

The name Breckner in braille

How to sign the name Breckner using Sign Language

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

The name Breckner in sign language

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