BRABNER
Brabner
Brabner is a surname of English origin, found chiefly in the North West region of England. The name derived from the old English personal name "Bradburh", which means 'broad hill'. The surname Brabner was likely used to describe someone who lived near such a geographical feature.
The Brabner surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name being concentrated in the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Bradburn and Bradburne, before settling on its current spelling of Brabner.
Notable individuals with the surname Brabner include Geoff Brabner, a renowned local historian from the Lancashire area, known for his extensive research on the region's industrial heritage.
The Brabner surname carries with it a sense of regional identity and heritage, reflecting the deep-rooted history of the families who have borne it over the generations.
There are approximately 76 people named Brabner in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Brabner.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ian
Female