BRAKER
Braker
Braker is a surname of English origin, prevalent in the United Kingdom. The surname is believed to have originated from the Old English word bræcere, meaning 'dweller by the rough, broken land'. It is an occupational surname, indicating a person who worked as a "Braker" or one who broke or worked on rough or broken land.
The Braker surname has been traced back to early medieval times in England. Over the centuries, the name has spread across different regions of the UK, with concentrations in areas like the south-east of England and the East Midlands.
Individuals bearing the surname Braker have contributed to various fields, including but not limited to literature, business, and the arts. Through their endeavours, they have left a mark on British society.
Variants of the surname Braker may include variations in spelling such as Breaker or Brayker, reflecting historical changes in language and pronunciation.
In contemporary times, the Braker surname continues to be passed down through generations and bears testament to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their historical significance in reflecting societal roles and occupations.
There are approximately 156 people named Braker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Braker.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Jeremy
- Jerry
- Paul
- Rikki
- Robert
- Robin
- Rodney
- Scott
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Andrea
- Georgina
- Hannah
- Jacqueline
- Jayne
- Joanne
- Julia
- Lisa
- Marcia
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Sophie
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.