Broussard

Broussard Meaning & Origin

About Broussard
The surname Broussard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "brosser," meaning "to brush." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a bushy or thick head of hair. Over time, the surname Broussard became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name. Today, it is primarily found in Louisiana, particularly among the Cajun population.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broussard: 26,971
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broussard 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
PRSRT
🗽 NYSIIS
B
🔊 Soundex
B602063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW0 S AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/bruˈsɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broussard in Braille

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

The name Broussard in braille

How to sign the name Broussard using Sign Language

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

The name Broussard in sign language

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