Broll

Broll Meaning & Origin

About Broll
The surname Broll is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brol," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or in a swampy area. The name Broll may also have been used to describe someone who had a connection to such a location, such as a swamp dweller or someone who worked in or owned land in a marshy region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broll: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/broll*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broll in Braille

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

The name Broll in braille

How to sign the name Broll using Sign Language

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

The name Broll in sign language

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