BROOME
Broome
Broome is a surname of English origin, derived from various locations called Broome, which means "broom" or "shrub" in Old English. The surname is primarily found in Britain, particularly in the West Midlands region.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Broome were often associated with agricultural or rural occupations due to their connection to the land. The name may have also been given to those who lived near broom plants or used broom plants as materials for crafting.
In England, the Broome surname can be traced back to the medieval period, with records showing its presence in various counties across the country. Over time, the surname has evolved and diversified, leading to different branches and variations in spelling.
Notable individuals with the surname Broome have made contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its historical roots and heritage.
There are approximately 4,782 people named Broome in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,971st most common surname in Britain. Around 73 in a million people in Britain are named Broome.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Carole
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Broom
- Brome
- Broomes
- Broomer
- Brooke
- Breum
- Bahram
- Bahrami
- Bairam
- Bairami
- Baram
- Barima
- Barm
- Barma
- Barmi
- Barom
- Barram
- Barrom
- Barum
- Bayram
- Beeram
- Behram
- Behrami
- Beram
- Berimi
- Berm
- Berme
- Bermeo
- Bermi
- Bermie
- Berrima
- Berum
- Bierrum
- Biram
- Birem
- Birom
- Boerm
- Boerma
- Boram
- Borm
- Borme
- Borom
- Borrom
- Borromeo
- Borum
- Braam
- Braem
- Brahm
- Brahma
- Brahme
- Brahmi
- Braim
- Braime
- Bram
- Brama
- Brame
- Brami
- Bramm
- Bramma
- Bramo
- Braum
- Brayme
- Bream
- Breame
- Breem
- Brehm
- Brehme
- Brem
- Briam
- Briem
- Brim
- Brima
- Brime
- Brimm
- Brimo
- Broam
- Brohm
- Brom
- Bromm
- Broo
- Broomley
- Brooms
- Broone
- Broum
- Browm
- Brum
- Bruma
- Brume
- Brumm
- Brumme
- Bryme
- Buraimo
- Buram
- Burema
- Burima
- Burm
- Burma
- Burmi
- Burmo
- Burram
- Buurma
- Byram
- Byrim
- Byrme
- Byrom
- Byrum
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.