Bretscher

Bretscher Meaning & Origin

About Bretscher
The surname Bretscher is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Bretschneider," meaning "a person who cuts cloth." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "bretschneide," which refers to a tailor or a cutter of cloth. It is likely that the name was originally given to individuals who worked in the textile industry, specifically in cutting and shaping fabrics. Over time, the name Bretscher has evolved and become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bretscher: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bretscher 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
PRTXR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B603206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R EH1 CH ER0
🌐 IPA
/bretscher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTXR', 'PRTSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bretscher in Braille

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

The name Bretscher in braille

How to sign the name Bretscher using Sign Language

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

The name Bretscher in sign language

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