Broadnax

Broadnax Meaning & Origin

About Broadnax
The surname Broadnax is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "brad," meaning "broad," and "cnæx," meaning "hill." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a broad hill. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in variations such as Broadnax, Broadnix, and Broadnex.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broadnax: 4,983
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,766
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broadnax 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
PRTNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B603502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AO1 D N AE0 K S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɔdnæks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broadnax in Braille

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

The name Broadnax in braille

How to sign the name Broadnax using Sign Language

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

The name Broadnax in sign language

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