Budreau

Budreau Meaning & Origin

About Budreau
The surname Budreau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "boudreau," meaning "executioner" or "hangman." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the profession of an executioner or were associated with the administration of justice in medieval times. Over time, the surname Budreau has evolved and is now found among various French-speaking communities around the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Budreau: 793
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,693
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH0 D R OW1
🌐 IPA
/bΙ™Λˆdroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Budreau in Braille

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

The name Budreau in braille

How to sign the name Budreau using Sign Language

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

The name Budreau in sign language

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