Breighner

Breighner Meaning & Origin

About Breighner
The surname Breighner 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, variations of the surname, such as Brechner or Brechiner, may have emerged.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Breighner: 442
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Breighner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Breighner is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6020506
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EY1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbreΙͺnΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Breighner in Braille

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

The name Breighner in braille

How to sign the name Breighner using Sign Language

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

The name Breighner in sign language

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