Brull

Brull Meaning & Origin

About Brull
The surname Brull is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brulle," 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 Brull has spread to various regions and countries, and its meaning may have slightly evolved or been influenced by local languages and cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brull: 495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AH1 L
🌐 IPA
/brull*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brull in Braille

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

The name Brull in braille

How to sign the name Brull using Sign Language

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

The name Brull in sign language

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