BROCKETT

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

Brockett

The surname Brockett is of English origin and derives from the Old French word "broket", meaning a young male red deer. The name is classified as a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place called Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.

The Brockett family has a long history in England, with records tracing back to the early medieval period. Notable individuals bearing the surname include Sir John Brockett, a prominent figure in the court of King Henry VIII as well as Sir Edward Nicholas Brocket, a respected military officer during the Napoleonic Wars.

One of the most famous occurrences of the Brockett name is the creation of the character "Rupert Rigsby" in the popular British television series "Rising Damp". The character, played by Leonard Rossiter, was based on a real-life landlord named Norman Brockett, who had a reputation for being an eccentric but kind-hearted landlord.

Today, individuals with the surname Brockett can be found across the United Kingdom and abroad, with many descendants proudly tracing their lineage back to the distinguished history of the Brockett name.

There are approximately 659 people named Brockett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Brockett.

Surname type: Diminutive

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

Alan
Andrew
David
Gary
James
John
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert

Female

Anne
Christine
Claire
Clare
Helen
Jacqueline
Jean
Karen
Kirstie
Linda
Mary
Sarah
Teresa

Similar and related surnames

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