Brody

Brody Meaning & Origin

About Brody
The surname Brody is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "bróidigh," meaning "ditch" or "muddy place." The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked in a place with these characteristics. Over time, the surname Brody has spread to various parts of the world, and its meaning has evolved to represent the descendants of those who bore the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brody: 6,805
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,142
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbroʊdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brody in Braille

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

The name Brody in braille

How to sign the name Brody using Sign Language

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

The name Brody in sign language

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