BROCKHURST
Brockhurst
Brockhurst is an Anglo-Saxon surname of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "broc" meaning "a brook" and "hyrst" meaning "a wooded hill". The surname is believed to have originated in various places in England where brooks and wooded hills were prominent features, such as in Hampshire and Shropshire.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Hampshire, indicating that the name has a long history in the region. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Brockhurst have spread across different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Brockhurst surname is associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and a connection to nature. Individuals with this surname have contributed to various fields, including literature, the arts, and politics. Today, the surname continues to be present in modern British society, with descendants of the original Brockhurst families maintaining a sense of pride in their heritage.
There are approximately 564 people named Brockhurst in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Brockhurst.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Dale
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Ray
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Emma
- Fiona
- Julia
- Katherine
- Katie
- Laura
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
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