Bruan

Bruan Meaning & Origin

About Bruan
The surname Bruan is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brun," meaning "brown." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing. The name Bruan has variations in spelling, such as Braun or Bruhn, and can be found in various German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bruan: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/bruan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bruan in Braille

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

The name Bruan in braille

How to sign the name Bruan using Sign Language

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

The name Bruan in sign language

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