Brouwer

Brouwer Meaning & Origin

About Brouwer
The surname Brouwer is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "brouwer," meaning "brewer." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who brewed beer or worked in a brewery. The name Brouwer is common in the Netherlands and is often associated with individuals or families involved in the brewing industry.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brouwer: 2,870
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,069
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.97

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B606
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 W ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbraʊwΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brouwer in Braille

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

The name Brouwer in braille

How to sign the name Brouwer using Sign Language

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

The name Brouwer in sign language

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