Broas

Broas Meaning & Origin

About Broas
The surname Broas is of French origin and is derived from the word "broche," meaning "spit" or "skewer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a cook or a butcher, specifically one who used a spit or skewer in their profession. Over time, the surname Broas has evolved and spread to different regions, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broas: 293
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,318
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/broas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broas in Braille

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

The name Broas in braille

How to sign the name Broas using Sign Language

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

The name Broas in sign language

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