Brutus

Brutus Meaning & Origin

About Brutus
The surname Brutus is derived from the Latin word "brutus," meaning "dull" or "stupid." It is believed to have originated as a nickname given to someone who was perceived as lacking intelligence or wit. Over time, the surname Brutus has been adopted by various families and individuals, often without any direct connection to its original meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brutus: 1,797
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brutus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R UW1 T AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrutəs/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brutus in Braille

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

The name Brutus in braille

How to sign the name Brutus using Sign Language

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

The name Brutus in sign language

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