Brochin

Brochin Meaning & Origin

About Brochin
The surname Brochin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "broc," meaning badger. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a badger, such as tenacity or fierceness. Over time, the name Brochin became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brochin: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/brochin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRXN', 'PRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brochin in Braille

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

The name Brochin in braille

How to sign the name Brochin using Sign Language

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

The name Brochin in sign language

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