Browand

Browand Meaning & Origin

About Browand
The surname Browand is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bruthach," meaning "a steep hillside." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lived near or on a steep hillside. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Browand. Surnames often originated from geographical features or landmarks, providing insight into the ancestral roots and history of a family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Browand: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
B
🔊 Soundex
B6053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AW1 AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/browand*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Browand in Braille

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

The name Browand in braille

How to sign the name Browand using Sign Language

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

The name Browand in sign language

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