Brougher

Brougher Meaning & Origin

About Brougher
The surname Brougher is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or stronghold. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Brough, Brougham, or Brougher.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brougher: 613
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,477
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brougher 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/braΚŠΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brougher in Braille

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

The name Brougher in braille

How to sign the name Brougher using Sign Language

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

The name Brougher in sign language

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