Burggraaf

Burggraaf Meaning & Origin

About Burggraaf
The surname Burggraaf is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "burggraaf," meaning "castle count" or "castle reeve." It was a title given to a nobleman who held a high-ranking position in charge of a castle or fortress. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked in such a position or as a nickname for someone who had the characteristics associated with a burggraaf, such as being authoritative or protective.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burggraaf: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burggraaf 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
PRKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G R AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/burggraaf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burggraaf in Braille

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

The name Burggraaf in braille

How to sign the name Burggraaf using Sign Language

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

The name Burggraaf in sign language

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