Brunt
Brunt Meaning & Origin
About Brunt
The surname Brunt is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "bruntr," meaning "brown," and could have been a nickname for someone with brown hair or complexion. Alternatively, it may have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a burnt area or a place with brown soil. The surname Brunt can also be a variant of the name Brant, which is derived from the Old High German word "brant," meaning "fire" or "burning." Overall, the surname Brunt is likely to have originated as a descriptive or locational name associated with the color brown or fire.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Brunt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Brunt: 1,866
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 15651
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.63
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brunt 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 Brunt is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Brunt in Braille
Here's how to represent Brunt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Brunt using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Brunt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
