Bronfman

Bronfman Meaning & Origin

About Bronfman
The surname Bronfman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "bronfen" or "bronfn," meaning "liquor" or "distiller." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the production or sale of alcohol, particularly in Eastern Europe. The name became prominent due to the success and influence of the Bronfman family, who were prominent Canadian businesspeople and philanthropists, known for their involvement in the liquor industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bronfman: 221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,748
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bronfman 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
PRNFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B6051505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 N F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɑnfmən/
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('PRNFMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bronfman in Braille

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

The name Bronfman in braille

How to sign the name Bronfman using Sign Language

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

The name Bronfman in sign language

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