Brindle

Brindle Meaning & Origin

About Brindle
The surname Brindle is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bryndel," meaning "a mixture of colors" or "a speckled appearance." It was originally used as a descriptive name for someone with a mottled or variegated complexion or hair color. Over time, the surname Brindle became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to individuals with such physical characteristics.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brindle: 2,351
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,057
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B605340
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrΙͺndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brindle in Braille

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

The name Brindle in braille

How to sign the name Brindle using Sign Language

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

The name Brindle in sign language

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