Broy

Broy Meaning & Origin

About Broy
The surname Broy is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "broie," meaning "bridge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked on a bridge. The name may have been given to individuals who were bridge builders, bridge keepers, or lived in close proximity to a bridge. Over time, the surname Broy has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broy: 441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,966
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OY1
🌐 IPA
/brɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broy in Braille

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

The name Broy in braille

How to sign the name Broy using Sign Language

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

The name Broy in sign language

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