Bross

Bross Meaning & Origin

About Bross
The surname Bross is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bros," meaning "brush" or "broom." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used brooms. The name Bross may have been given to individuals who worked as broom makers or who had a physical characteristic resembling a broom. Over time, the surname Bross has spread to various countries and may have undergone spelling variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bross: 2,385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12894
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bross 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
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/brɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bross in Braille

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

The name Bross in braille

How to sign the name Bross using Sign Language

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

The name Bross in sign language

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