Bruess

Bruess Meaning & Origin

About Bruess
The surname Bruess is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brüeze," 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 also been given to someone who was responsible for the maintenance or construction of bridges. Over time, the surname Bruess has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bruess: 169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,600
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/bruess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bruess in Braille

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

The name Bruess in braille

How to sign the name Bruess using Sign Language

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

The name Bruess in sign language

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