Broglie

Broglie Meaning & Origin

About Broglie
The surname Broglie is of French origin and is derived from the place name Broglie in Normandy, France. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "broddr" meaning "spike" or "point," referring to a geographical feature such as a hill or a promontory. Over time, individuals living near or associated with Broglie adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations. Today, the surname Broglie is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and other French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broglie: 119
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 140,157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broglie 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
PRKL
🗽 NYSIIS
B
🔊 Soundex
B60240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 G L IY0
🌐 IPA
/broglie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKL', 'PRL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broglie in Braille

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

The name Broglie in braille

How to sign the name Broglie using Sign Language

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

The name Broglie in sign language

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