About Bredell
The surname Bredell is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Bredewold," which means "broad forest" in Dutch. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely hailed from a place known for its expansive woodland. The name Bredell is relatively rare and is primarily found in South Africa, where it was likely brought by Dutch settlers during the colonial period.
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The surname Bredell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bredell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bredell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bredell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.