BRATCHER
Bratcher
Origin and Meaning
Bratcher is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word bræcere, which means "a breacher or breaker." The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who broke or breached something, such as a fence or a barrier.
Distribution and Historical Significance
The surname Bratcher is relatively rare and is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in the southern counties of England. Records indicate that the name has been present in British society for centuries, with mentions dating back to medieval times.
Notable Individuals
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James Bratcher (1912-1986): A British artist known for his innovative abstract paintings.
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Eleanor Bratcher (b. 1975): A British author and historian specialising in medieval studies.
Variants
Over time, the surname Bratcher has seen variations in spelling, such as Bracher, Brachey, and Brat(t)cher.
There are approximately 287 people named Bratcher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Bratcher.
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
- Colin
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Marc
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Emma
- Fay
- Gillian
- Karen
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Lianne
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Marjorie
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Zena
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.