Definitions for Brandon
ˈbræn dənbran·don

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1. Brandonnoun

   from any of several places of that name, brm + dn.

2. Brandonnoun

   from the Gaelic Mac Breandáin.

3. Brandonnoun

   transferred from the surnames; also a variant of Brendan. Popular in the U.S. in the 1980s and the 1990s.

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1. Brandon

   Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance to the southeast of the city. Minnedosa Lake is only half an hour to the north. The city started as a major junction on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Assiniboine River and was then incorporated in 1882. Brandon is named after the Brandon Hills in the area which in turn are named after a hill in James Bay. Brandon, the second largest city and service centre in Manitoba after Winnipeg, with a city population of 46,061 and 56,219 people in the metro area, is a major hub for the surrounding agricultural area. The population of its trading area is between 70,000 and 150,000 people. In 2012, the city was ranked as the 6th best place to live in Canada by MoneySense magazine. Brandon's industry reflects its agricultural history; its major industries are related to agriculture and include fertilizer and hog processing plants, as well as retail and government services for the surrounding area of Westman. Brandon is also home to Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College as well as the Brandon Wheat Kings. Brandon's Army Reserve unit is the 26th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, and the Canadian warship HMCS Brandon was named after the city.

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BRANDON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Brandon is ranked #1342 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Brandon surname appeared 26,284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 would have the surname Brandon.
   
   63.6% or 16,719 total occurrences were White.
   29.1% or 7,649 total occurrences were Black.
   3.3% or 886 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.5% or 678 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 184 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.6% or 168 total occurrences were Asian.

How to pronounce Brandon?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Brandon in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Brandon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Brandon in a Sentence

1. Warren Buffett:

   Berkshire will be the perfect permanent home for Alleghany, a company that I have closely observed for 60 years, i am particularly delighted that I will once again work together with Joseph Brandon, Joseph Brandon.

2. George Santos:

   We’re gonna have Brandon Straka in the house, hashtag walk away. Yeah, you heard me, walk away.

3. Toledo Police Department:

   At approximately 6:22 PM, the suspect emerged from the house with a firearm in both hands and fired shots in multiple directions, one of which struck Officer Stalker in the head, i'm sad to say that Officer Brandon Stalker was struck once and has passed away.

4. Curt Casali:

   Without Brandon Crawford we aren’t where we are right now.

5. Landra Reid:

   We're touched to have two of Harry's favorite artists joining us as well. Our family is eternally grateful for Brandon Flowers and everything he's done for Harry ReidFormer and us over the years. And the thought of having Carole King performing in Harry's honor is a tribute truly beyond words.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Brandon
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Brandon
3. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html