Brodd

Brodd Meaning & Origin

About Brodd
The surname Brodd is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "broddr," meaning "spike" or "point." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was sharp or pointed in appearance or character. Over time, the surname Brodd has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brodd: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 D
🌐 IPA
/brodd*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brodd in Braille

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

The name Brodd in braille

How to sign the name Brodd using Sign Language

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

The name Brodd in sign language

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