Brunett

Brunett Meaning & Origin

About Brunett
The surname Brunett is derived from the French word "brunet," meaning "brown-haired" or "dark-haired." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with brown or dark hair. The name may have originated as a nickname or a physical characteristic used to distinguish someone within a community. Over time, the surname Brunett has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brunett: 725
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,824
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AH1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrənɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brunett in Braille

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

The name Brunett in braille

How to sign the name Brunett using Sign Language

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

The name Brunett in sign language

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