Broyles

Broyles Meaning & Origin

About Broyles
The surname Broyles is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brēawlas," meaning "dweller by the briar grove." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name resided near or were associated with a place named Broyles or a similar variant. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in various forms such as Broyhill, Broyle, and Broil.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Broyles: 9,781
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.32

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRLS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OY1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/brɔɪlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broyles in Braille

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

The name Broyles in braille

How to sign the name Broyles using Sign Language

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

The name Broyles in sign language

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