Britten

Britten Meaning & Origin

About Britten
The surname Britten is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bryttan," meaning "to brighten" or "to make clear." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a bright or shining personality. Over time, the name evolved into Britten and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Britten can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Britten: 2,799
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,288
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɪtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Britten in Braille

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

The name Britten in braille

How to sign the name Britten using Sign Language

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

The name Britten in sign language

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