Brenneke

Brenneke Meaning & Origin

About Brenneke
The surname Brenneke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brenneke," meaning "burner" or "torchbearer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a torchbearer or a person who carried a burning torch during processions or ceremonies. Over time, the surname Brenneke became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brenneke: 296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brenneke 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 Brenneke is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B605020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 N AH0 K IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɛnəki/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brenneke in Braille

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

The name Brenneke in braille

How to sign the name Brenneke using Sign Language

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

The name Brenneke in sign language

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