Bretl

Bretl Meaning & Origin

About Bretl
The surname Bretl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "breit," meaning "broad" or "wide." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was broad or wide in stature or had a broad face. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Bretl can be found primarily in Germany and Austria.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bretl: 287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68547
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6034
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/bretl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bretl in Braille

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

The name Bretl in braille

How to sign the name Bretl using Sign Language

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

The name Bretl in sign language

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