Broffman

Broffman Meaning & Origin

About Broffman
The surname Broffman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "brof" meaning "bridegroom." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the wedding industry, such as a matchmaker or wedding planner. The name may also have been given to someone who had a close association with weddings or was known for their role in arranging marriages within the Jewish community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broffman: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broffman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B601505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/broffman*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broffman in Braille

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

The name Broffman in braille

How to sign the name Broffman using Sign Language

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

The name Broffman in sign language

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