About Brevard
The surname Brevard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "brevet," meaning "brief" or "short." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature or a person with a concise or succinct manner of speaking. Over time, the surname Brevard has been adopted by various families and is now primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of North Carolina.
The surname Brevard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brevard 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 Brevard is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brevard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brevard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.