Brochu

Brochu Meaning & Origin

About Brochu
The surname Brochu 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 for roasting meat. Over time, the surname Brochu became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brochu: 2,041
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 K UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbroʊku/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRX', 'PRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brochu in Braille

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

The name Brochu in braille

How to sign the name Brochu using Sign Language

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

The name Brochu in sign language

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