Broton

Broton Meaning & Origin

About Broton
The surname Broton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Broughton, which is derived from Old English and means "settlement by the brook." The name likely originated from the presence of a brook or stream near the settlement where the first bearers of the surname lived. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation led to the development of different forms of the name, including Broton.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broton: 243
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/broton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broton in Braille

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

The name Broton in braille

How to sign the name Broton using Sign Language

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

The name Broton in sign language

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