Brite

Brite Meaning & Origin

About Brite
The surname Brite is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bryht," meaning "bright" or "shining." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a bright or radiant personality, or perhaps for someone with fair hair or a cheerful disposition. The surname Brite may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent or well-lit area. Overall, the surname Brite signifies brightness, radiance, or a positive attribute.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brite: 1,076
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AY1 T
🌐 IPA
/braΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brite in Braille

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

The name Brite in braille

How to sign the name Brite using Sign Language

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

The name Brite in sign language

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