Bremner

Bremner Meaning & Origin

About Bremner
The surname Bremner is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "breitheamh" meaning "judge" or "jurist." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the position of a judge or had a connection to the legal profession. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Bremner. Today, individuals with the surname Bremner can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bremner: 1,547
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,036
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bremner 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
PRMNR
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B60506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 M N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɛmnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRMNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bremner in Braille

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

The name Bremner in braille

How to sign the name Bremner using Sign Language

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

The name Bremner in sign language

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