Brocker

Origin and Meaning

Brocker is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "brocc" which means badger. This suggests that the surname may have originated as an occupational name for someone who hunted or dealt with badgers.

History

The surname Brocker is found primarily in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. The name may have originally been a nickname or an occupational surname for someone involved in the trapping or hunting of badgers.

Notable Individuals

One notable individual with the surname Brocker is yet to be identified.

Variants

Variants of the surname Brocker may include Brockar, Brockere, and Brokar.

There are approximately 29 people named Brocker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Brocker.

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

  • Marcus

Female

Similar and related surnames

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