Broughman

Broughman Meaning & Origin

About Broughman
The surname Broughman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burhmann," meaning "dweller by the fortified place." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who lived near or worked at a fortified structure or castle. The name Broughman signifies a connection to a specific location and suggests a person's association with a place of defense or security.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broughman: 835
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,552
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRMN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BAGNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B6020505
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraʊmΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broughman in Braille

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

The name Broughman in braille

How to sign the name Broughman using Sign Language

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

The name Broughman in sign language

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