Bruning

Bruning Meaning & Origin

About Bruning
The surname Bruning is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "brun," meaning "brown." It was originally used as a descriptive name for someone with brown hair, complexion, or clothing. The suffix "-ing" indicates a patronymic origin, suggesting that the name was originally a personal name combined with "brun." Over time, the surname Bruning has become a common family name, passed down through generations, and is now found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bruning: 2,965
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.01

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B605052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW1 N IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrunɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bruning in Braille

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

The name Bruning in braille

How to sign the name Bruning using Sign Language

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

The name Bruning in sign language

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