About Brake
The surname Brake is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a steep slope or a hillside, derived from the Middle English word "brake" meaning "slope" or "steep bank." Alternatively, it could be a habitational name for someone from a place named Brake, derived from the Old English word "bræc" meaning "brake" or "thicket." Lastly, it could also be a nickname for someone who was known for being quick or sudden, derived from the Middle English word "brake" meaning "sudden movement."
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The surname Brake is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brake based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Brake is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brake in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brake using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.