BRACK

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Brack

The surname Brack originates from England, specifically from the region of Lancashire in Northwest England. It is of Old English origins, deriving from the words "bracci" or "bræec" which mean 'trousers' or 'breeches'.

History

The Brack surname is believed to have been a nickname given to a wearer of breeches or trousers. This suggests that the individual may have been a tailor or someone who made or sold clothing.

Notable Individuals

One notable individual with the surname Brack is John Brack (1920–1999), an Australian painter of figurative and still life subjects. His works are renowned for their detailed and precise style.

Variants

Variants of the Brack surname include Bracke, Bracker, Bracco, and Bracken, amongst others.

References

Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
"John Brack." (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Brack

Please note that this information is intended for general informational purposes and may vary based on individual family histories.

There are approximately 699 people named Brack in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,710th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Brack.

Origin: Scandinavian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Norway

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Norwegian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
Christopher
David
Edward
George
James
John
Michael
Paul
Peter
Timothy

Female

Alison
Catherine
Claire
Elizabeth
Gillian
Irene
Margaret
Mary
Michelle
Samantha
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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